Get In case of an emergency -> If your vehicle will not start Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Before making these checks, make sure

you have followed the correct starting

procedure given in “How to start the

engine” on page 170 in Section 3 and that

you have sufficient fuel. If your vehicle is

equipped with the engine immobiliser sys-

tem, also check whether the other keys

will start the engine. If they work, your

key may be broken. Have the key

checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of

your keys work, the system is possibly

broken. Call your Toyota dealer. (See

“Keys (with engine immobiliser system)”

on page 8 in Section 1−2.)

If the engine will not start, your engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking.

NOTICE

Do not pull−or push−start the vehicle.

It may damage the vehicle or cause

If this happens, turn the key to “START”

with the accelerator pedal held down.

Keep the key and accelerator pedal these

positions for 15 seconds and release

them. Then try starting the engine with

your foot off the accelerator pedal.

collision when the engine starts.

Also the three−way catalytic converter

may overheat and become a fire haz-

ard.

If the engine turns over at its normal

speed but will not start—

If the engine does not start after 15 se-

conds of cranking, release the key, wait

a few minutes and try again.

1. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or

“LOCK” and try starting the engine

again.

If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop for assistance.

If the engine is not turning over or is

turning over too slowly—

2. If the engine will not start, the engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded

engine” on page 184 for further instruc-

tions.

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 se-

conds at a time. This may overheat

the starter and wiring systems.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.

3. If the engine still will not start, it needs

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 “(c) Jump starting” on page

185 for further instructions.

adjustment or repair. Call

dealer or qualified repair shop.

Toyota

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will

not start, it needs adjustment or repair.

Call

Toyota dealer or qualified repair

shop.

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To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to your vehicle which might re-

sult from battery explosion, acid burns,

electrical burns, or damaged electronic

components, these instructions must be

followed precisely.

D The gas normally produced by

battery will explode if a flame or

spark is brought near. Use only

standardized jumper cables and do

not smoke or light a match while

jump starting.

If you are unsure about how to follow this

procedure, we strongly recommend that

you seek the help of a competent me-

chanic or towing service.

D Warning: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer

harm. Wash hands after handling.

and reproductive

CAUTION

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

BEFORE JUMP STARTING

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

NOTICE

Remove the 6 cover clips using a coin

and then take off the cover.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

D If you should accidentally get acid

on yourself or in your eyes, remove

any contaminated clothing and flush

the affected area with water im-

mediately. Then get immediate medi-

cal attention. If possible, continue

to apply water with

sponge or

cloth while en route to the medical

office.

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

Jumper cable

1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehicles

are not touching. Turn off all unneces-

sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs

from the booster and discharged batter-

ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents

on the batteries. (This helps reduce the

explosion hazard, personal injuries and

burns.)

Discharged

battery

Jumper

cable

Discharged

battery

Positive

terminal

(“+” mark)

Positive

terminal

(“+” mark)

Booster

battery

Booster battery

Negative terminal

(“−” mark)

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the

booster battery is not running, start it

and let it run for a few minutes. During

jump starting, run the engine at about

2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative

(black) cable to the negative (−) termi-

nal on the booster battery.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive

(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal on the discharged battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the negative (black) jumper cable to

a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic

point of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

The recommended connecting point is

shown in the following illustration:

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5. Start your engine in the normal way.

After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm

for several minutes with the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (for example, lights left on),

you should have it checked at your Toyota

dealer.

Connecting point

AFTER JUMP STARTING

Insert the removed clips and press

down their heads to fix the battery cover.

Do not connect it to or near any part

that moves when the engine is

cranked.

NOTICE

After installed the battery cover, make

sure the battery cover is securely in

its original position. If it is not se-

cured, it may be damaged to your

vehicle.

CAUTION

When making the connections, to

avoid serious injury, do not lean over

the battery or accidentally let the

jumper cables or clamps touch any-

thing except the correct battery termi-

nals or the ground.

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