Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 494
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 492
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 154
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Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
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If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 474
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If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 505
The starter turns over normally Review the engine start procedure.
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 2 Starting the Engine P. 360
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 147
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 92
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 505
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 506
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