IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
—Emergency start (vehicles
with smart entry and start
system)
—Starting a flooded engine
When the engine does not start, the following
procedure can be used to start the engine if
the vehicle’s starting system and ENGINE
START STOP button function normally.
If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
With standard-type ignition switch—If this
happens, turn the key to START with the ac-
celerator pedal fully depressed. Keep the key
and accelerator pedal in these positions for
15 seconds and release them. Then try start-
ing the engine with your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal.
1. Put the transmission in “P”.
2. Set the ignition switch to ACC by pushing
the ENGINE START STOP button switch
once.
3. Push and hold the ENGINE START STOP
button for about 15 seconds while depres-
sing the brake pedal firmly.
With smart entry and start system—If this
happens, press the ENGINE START STOP
button (engine switch) with the brake pedal
and the accelerator pedal fully depressed,
and hold the ENGINE START STOP button
for about 30 seconds. Then the cranking hold
function stops cranking automatically, and
you can try starting the engine with your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE
D If you can start the engine using the
above procedure, Toyota recom-
mends that you still contact your
Toyota dealer to have your vehicle
checked. This is because the system
may be malfunctioning.
If the engine does not start, wait a few min-
utes and try again.
D If you cannot start the engine using
the above procedure, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
NOTICE
D If the engine still will not start after
taking the above steps, contact your
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
CAUTION
D With the standard-type ignition
switch, do not crank for more than 30
seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
Do not place any objects close to the EN-
GINE START STOP button. If an object
pushes on the switch, the engine may
start unexpectedly.
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