Lexus LS 460, User Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_U (OM50D48U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
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The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(

P. 184)
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There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(

P. 78)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
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The battery may be discharged. (

P. 828)
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The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (

P. 821)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (

P. 184), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over