Diesel Engine - Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual

(a) Simple checks

(diesel engine)

If the fuel tank is empty...
See "(c) If you run out of fuel and the
engine dies" on page 438 for restarting
instructions.
If you have sufficient fuel...
Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting pro-
cedure given in "How to start the engine"
on page 410 in Section 3. Also, check
whether the other keys will start the en-
gine. If they work, your key may be bro-
ken. Have the key checked at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
If none of your keys work, there may be
a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
Call any authorized Toyota dealer or re-
pairer, or another duly
equipped professional. (See "Keys" on
page 22 or 25 in Section 1−2.)
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly—
1. Check that the battery terminals are
tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch
on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out
when the starter is cranked, the battery
is discharged. You may try jump start-
ing. See "(d) Jump starting" on page
439 for further instructions.
4. With smart entry and start system—If
the engine does not start even after
the battery has been recharged or re-
place, see "(e) Starting the engine after
a battery discharge" on page 442 for
further instruction.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call any authorized Toyota dealer or re-
pairer, or another duly
equipped professional.
RAV4_EE
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Do not pull− or push−start the ve-
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or
cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the DPF (Diesel Particu-
late Filter System) catalytic converter,
the DPNR (Diesel Particulate−NOx Re-
duction System) catalytic converter
and the catalytic converter may over-
heat and become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
It needs adjustment or repair. Call any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, for assistance.
qualified and
qualified and
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NOTICE
Finish