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.
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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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uuEngine Does Not StartuIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Models with keyless access system
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds,
appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on
the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the
engine as follows.
1. Touch the centre of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the keyless
remote while the indicator on the ENGINE
START/STOP button is flashing. The
buttons on the keyless remote should be
facing you.
ENGINE
START
STOP
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds
after the beeper sounds and the indicator
stays on.
ENGINE
START
STOP
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Models with keyless access system
Emergency Engine Stop
1Emergency Engine Stop
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button, do
either of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched
off.
The steering wheel will not lock.
9-speed automatic transmission models
The gear position automatically changes to (P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
5-speed automatic transmission models
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, move the shift lever to (P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop. Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
without depressing the brake pedal.
Manual transmission models
The vehicle comes to a complete stop. After press the ENGINE START/STOP button
three times without depressing the clutch pedal.
u The steering wheel will lock.
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