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486
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA H/B_U
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. (P.4 21 )
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. (P.486)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The battery may be dis-
charged. (P.489)
One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
(P. 4 21 )
There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start,
the following steps can be used
as an interim measure to start
the engine if the engine switch is
functioning normally.
Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in case of emer-
gency.
1 Press the parking brake
switch to check that the park-
ing brake is set. (P.149)
Parking brake indicator will come
on.
2 Check that the shift lever is
set in P (continuously vari-
able transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
3 Turn the engine switch to
ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable
transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) firmly.
Even if the engine can be started
using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does
not turn over
The starter motor does
not turn over, the interior
lights and headlights do
not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function
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