The Engine Does Not Start - Toyota Camry 2018 Owner's Manual

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If you think something is wrong

The engine does not start

(vehicles without a smart key system)

Is the shift lever in P? (P. 198)

Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 198)

Is the battery discharged? (P. 529)

The engine does not start

(vehicles with a smart key system)

Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?

Is the shift lever in P? (P. 202)

Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 150)

Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 202)

Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?

In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 527)

Is the battery discharged? (P. 529)

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress

the brake pedal

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in the "ON" position?

If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the

engine switch in the "ON" position. (P. 209)

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?

If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the

engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 209)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)