If The Engine Will Not Start - Toyota Highlander 2020 Owner's Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not
start

If the engine will not start

even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed (P.200), consider
each of the following points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.
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 pro-
cedures. (P.200)
 There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. (P.69)
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.
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. (P.483)
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 The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. (P.408)
The starter motor does
not turn over
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. (P.478)
The starter motor does
not turn over, the interior
lights and headlights do
not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
(P.408)
 The battery may be dis-
charged. (P.483)
 There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
Starting the engine in an
emergency
When the engine does not start,
the following steps can be used