Toyota RAV4 (RHD) - MMC, Owner'S Manual

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582 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.

The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again
following correct starting proce-
dures. (

P.218, 219)

There may be a malfunction in
the engine immobilizer system.
(

P.83)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:

The battery may be discharged.
(

P.586)

The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key bat-
tery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is
available to start the engine.
(

P.583)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:

The battery may be discharged.
(

P.586)

One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.

There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed
(

P.218, 219), 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 headlights are dim, or
the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume
The starter motor does not
turn over (vehicles with
smart entry & start system)
The starter motor does not
turn over, the interior lights
and headlights do not turn
on, or the horn does not
sound