If The Engine Won't Start - Honda FIT 2014 Owner's Manual

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If the Engine Won't Start

The engine normally starts with the
IMA motor. If the engine does not
start while the IMA battery charge is
normally sufficient, check the
following:
Check the transmission interlock.
The shift lever must be in Park or
neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page 211
Engine
308
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page
131 ).
Starting the
.
When the IMA battery charge is low,
the starter motor is used to start the
engine. If the engine does not start,
check the following:
320 ).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the 12 volt battery is discharged.
See Jump Starting on page 310 .