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YARIS(HB) Owner's Manual_Europe_MK0001_en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
tions may be loose or corroded.
( →P.325)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key bat-
tery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is
available to start the engine.
( →P.398)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
z The battery may be discharged.
( →P.401)
z One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.
( →P.325)
z There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot
be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine
if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in case of emergency.
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
3 Turn the engine switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The starter motor does not
turn over (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
The starter motor does not
turn over, the interior lights
and headlights do not turn
on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function
(vehicles with a smart entry
& start system)