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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not
start
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire. Tire chains may
damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed (P.154, 155), con-
sider each of the following
points:
■When replacing the tires
(vehicles with a tire pressure
warning system)
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
■To avoid damage to the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters (vehicles with a
tire pressure warning system)
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter
when replacing the tire.
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again
following correct starting pro-
cedures. (P.154, 155)
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There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. (P.77)
The starter motor turns
over slowly, the interior
lights and headlights are
dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low
volume.
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The battery may be dis-
charged. (P.383)
