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. 625
Starter condition
Checklist
Models with keyless access system
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 multi-information display.
●
If
appears
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 623
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 185
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 585
If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 639
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The starter turns over normally Review the engine start procedure.
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuses. 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. 397, 400
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 176
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 128
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 646
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 647
Continued
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uuEngine Does Not StartuChecking the Engine
Starter condition
Checklist
Diesel models
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuses. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on, or
PGM-FI appears on the multi-information display under the following circumstances:
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The fuel tank has been run dry.
2 Display Warning and Information Messages P. 122
Diesel models
Have the fuel filter checked to drain off water.
appears on the multi-information display.
2 Draining Water P. 121
2 Display Warning and Information Messages P. 121
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