Get In Case of Emergency -> When the vehicle cannot be started Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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When the vehicle cannot be started -

(a) Simple checks

(petrol engine)

Before performing these operations, make sure that you

have followed the correct procedure according to the

paragraph "How to start the engine" on page 304 in

Chapter 3 and that you have enough fuel. If your vehicle

is equipped with an engine immobilizer system, also try

the other keys to see if they can be used to start the

engine. If they work, your key may be defective. Have

the key checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or

workshop, or by another properly qualified and equipped

professional.

When the engine turns at normal speed but still

cannot be started -

1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position

and try to start the engine

again.

2. If the engine cannot be started, it may be oversaturated

with fuel due to repeated starts. For further

instructions - see "(b) Starting a supercharged engine

(gasoline engine)" on page 322.

If none of the keys work, there may be a malfunction in

the engine immobilizer system. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or service center, or another properly

qualified and equipped professional. (See "Keys" (with

engine immobilizer system) on page 15 in Chapter 1-2.)

3. If the engine still cannot be started, it needs adjustment

or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or

service center, or another properly qualified and

equipped professional.

When the engine does not turn or turns too slowly -

1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are in order, turn on the interior

lighting.

3. If the light does not come on when starting, is dim, or

goes out when starting, the battery is discharged.

You can try starting with jumper cables. See "(d)

Starting with jumper cables" on page 323.

If the lights are fine but the engine still won't start, it

needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or service center, or another properly

qualified and equipped professional.

NOTICE

Do not push or stretch start the vehicle. This could

cause damage to the vehicle or an accident when

the engine starts. Also, the three-way catalytic

converter could overheat and there is a risk of fire.

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(a) Simple checks

(diesel engine)

When the fuel tank is empty...

NOTICE

Instructions for starting the engine - see "(c)

Do not start the vehicle by pushing or stretching.

This could cause damage to the vehicle or an

accident when the engine starts. Also the DPR

(Diesel Particulate active Reduction System)

catalytic converter, DPNR (Diesel Particulate–NOx

Reduction System) catalytic converter and the

catalytic converter could overheat and there is a

risk of fire.

When you run out of fuel and the engine dies" on page

322.

When you have enough fuel...

Before performing these operations, make sure you

follow the correct procedure according to the paragraph

"How to start the engine" on page 304 in Chapter 3. If

your vehicle is equipped with an engine immobilizer

system, also try the other keys to see if they can start

the engine. If they work, your key may be faulty. Have

the key checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or

service center, or by another properly qualified and

equipped professional.

When the engine turns at normal speed but still

cannot be started -

The engine needs to be adjusted or repaired. Contact

any authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or

another properly qualified and equipped professional.

If none of the keys work, there may be a malfunction in

the engine immobilizer system. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or service center, or another properly

qualified and equipped professional. (See "Keys" (with

engine immobilizer system) on page 15 in Chapter 1-2.)

When the engine does not turn or turns too slowly -

1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are in order, turn on the interior

lighting.

3. If the light does not come on when starting, is dim, or

goes out when starting, the battery is discharged.

You can try starting with jumper cables. See "(d)

Starting with jumper cables" on page 323.

If the lights are fine but the engine still won't start, it

needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or service center, or another properly

qualified and equipped professional.

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(b) Starting a supercharged

engine (gasoline engine)

and the engine goes out (diesel engine)

When the engine cannot be started, it may be

oversaturated due to repeated starts.

If this happens, turn the key to the "START" position with

the accelerator pedal fully depressed. Hold the key and

gas pedal in this position for 15 seconds and release

them. Then try to start the engine without depressing the

gas pedal.

If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of starting,

release the key, wait a few minutes and try to start the

engine again.

If the engine still cannot be started, it needs adjustment

or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional.

Restart the engine as follows:

1. Fill the vehicle with fuel.

2. Pump fuel with the hand pump until you feel more

resistance to bleed the fuel system

NOTICE

Do not rev the engine continuously for more than

30 seconds. This could cause the starter motor and

wiring systems to overheat.

3. Start the engine when it starts.

If the engine does not start within 30 seconds of

cranking, wait 10 seconds and try step 2 and step 3

again.

If the engine still does not start, contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or

another properly qualified and equipped specialist.

4. After starting the engine, lightly depress the gas pedal

until the engine runs smoothly.

NOTICE

u Do not rev the engine before adding fuel and

pumping the fuel with the hand pump. This can

damage the engine and fuel system.

u Do not rev the engine continuously for more than

30 seconds. This can cause the starter motor

and wiring systems to overheat.

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