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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again foll owing correct starting procedures.
( P. 205)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 4 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 680)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key ba ttery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 673)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 205), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over

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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 680)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “START STOP ENGINE” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “START STOP ENGINE” switch for about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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