Get In case of an emergency -> If your vehicle will not start Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

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 pro-

cedure given in “How to start the engine”

on page 336 in Section 3 and that you

have sufficient fuel. If your vehicle is

equipped with the engine immobilizer 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, there may be a malfunc-

tion in the immobilizer system. Call your

Toyota dealer. (See “Keys (with engine

immobilizer system)” on page 13 in Sec-

tion 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 ve-

hicle. It may damage the vehicle or

If this happens, turn the key to “START”

with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.

Keep the key and accelerator pedal in

these positions for 15 seconds and re-

lease them. Then try starting the engine

with your foot off the accelerator pedal.

cause

collision when the engine

starts. Also the three−way catalytic

converter may overheat and become a

fire hazard.

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.

2. If the engine will not start, the engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded

engine” on page 350 for further instruc-

tions.

If the engine is not turning over or is

turning over too slowly—

NOTICE

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

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

adjustment or repair. Call

Toyota

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

351 for further instructions.

dealer or qualified repair shop.

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.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

D The gas normally produced by

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.

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.

When boosting, use the battery of

matching or higher quality. Any other

battery may be difficult to jump start

with.

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.

NOTICE

If jump starting is difficult, charge the

battery for several minutes.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

CAUTION

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.)

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

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.

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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Jumper cable

Discharged

battery

Jumper cable

Discharged

battery

Positive

terminal

(“+” mark)

Booster

battery

terminal

(“+” mark)

Booster

battery

Negative terminal

(“−” mark)

Connecting point

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.

Do not connect the cable to or near

any part that moves when the engine

is cranked.

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.

CAUTION

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

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.

The recommended connecting point is

shown in the following illustration:

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If your engine stalls while

If you cannot increase engine

driving

speed

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.

If your engine stalls while driving...

If engine speed does not increase when

the accelerator pedal is depressed, there

may be a problem somewhere in the elec-

tronic throttle control system.

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-

er, if you depress the accelerator pedal

more firmly and slowly, you can drive your

vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or

“LOCK”, and try starting the engine

again.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

If the engine will not start, see “If your

vehicle will not start” on page 350 in this

Section.

Even if the abnormality of the electronic

throttle control system is corrected during

low speed driving, the system may not be

recovered until the engine is stopped and

the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

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.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

If the first start attempt is not success-

ful...

CAUTION

Be especially careful to prevent erro-

neous pedal operation.

Check that the clamp on the jumper

cables are tight. Recharge the discharged

battery with the jumper cables connected

for several minutes and restart your en-

gine in the normal way.

If the another attempt is not successful,

the battery may be depleted. Have it ch-

ecked at your Toyota dealer.

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