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If
the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded.
Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page 177). You can then try
jump starting the car from a booster
battery (see page 220).
The
Starter
Operates
Normally
In this case, the starter motor's
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you press the
ENGINE START button, but the
engine does not run.
• Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
Starting
the
Engine
on page
131
.
•
Do
you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to
ON
(ID
for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.
The
low fuel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to
fill
the tank.
If
Your
Engine
Won't
Start
•
There
may be an electrical
problem, such as
no
power to the
fuel pump.
Check
all
the fuses
(see page
231
) .
If
you find nothing wrong, you
will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
Emergency
Towing
on
page 238.
Taking
Care
of
the
Unexpected
219
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