Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn't start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the intelligent multi-information display (i-MID).
If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
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2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 502
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 156
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
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2 Battery P. 484
If the interior lights come on normally
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Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 149
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 515
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 516
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 504
Checklist
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 515
2 Starting the Engine P. 364
2 Fuel Gauge P. 94
501