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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uuEngine Does Not StartuIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Models with smart entry system
If the beeper sounds, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes,
and the engine won’t start.
Models with intelligent multi-information display
The TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears on the
intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
Start the engine as follows.
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the smart entry remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator changes from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Emergency Engine Stop
Models with smart entry system
1Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched
off.
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, change the gear position to (P after the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
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