If The Engine Will Not Start; The Engine Will Not Start Even If You Are Carrying The Correct Key; The Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly, The Personal/Interior Lights And Headlights Are Dim, Or The Horn Does Not Sound Or Sounds At A Low Volume - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 200, 205) or releasing the steering lock (P. 203,
207), confirm the following points.
 The engine will not start even if you are carrying the correct
key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
 There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle's tank.
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: (P. 718)
 The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 200, 205)
 There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 127)
 The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/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 discharged. (P. 709)
 The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
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