13-2 Useful advice for emergencies
Performing daily checks and good maintenance are
keys to preventing mechanical failures and the
resultant accidents. Be sure to check and service
your vehicle regularly.
Should your vehicle suffer a mechanical failure or
malfunction, the measures needed to correct the
problem can be found using the following chart.
If you are unable to correct the problem yourself or
the problem persists after you have attempted to
repair it, contact an authorized dealer for technical
assistance.
Possible failures, causes and
remedies
The engine does not start.
The starter does not turn over or turns over too slowly.
The starter turns over normally.
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
The starter switch fuse or high-current
fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse or high-cur-
rent fuse with a new one of the speci-
fied amperage.
13-10
Battery has run down. Charge or replace the battery. 12-80
Battery cable is disconnected, loose
or corroded.
Remove corrosion and connect the
cable correctly.
13-24
Connection to ground terminal is
open.
Connect securely. –
Engine oil viscosity is too high.
Replace the oil with an oil of proper
viscosity.
12-24
The starter is malfunctioning.
Have an authorized dealer perform
necessary inspection.
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Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Fuel has run out. Refuel and bleed the system. 13-26
Air is present in the fuel system. Bleed the system. 13-26
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-39
Fuel is frozen.
Heat the fuel pipe with hot water
[60°C (140°F) or lower].
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The air cleaner is clogged. Clean or replace the element. 12-42
The engine preheating time is insuffi-
cient.
Follow the preheating instructions. 5-5
The engine preheating circuit fuse is
blown.
Replace the fuse. 13-10
There is malfunction in any of the fuel
injection system components.
Have an authorized dealer perform
necessary inspection.
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