Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check each of the items on the right and respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the driver information interface.

Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The starter turns over normally but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a fuse. Check each of the items on the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.

Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the problem continues:

If you cannot start the engine after checking all the items in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

Depending on the situation, it may be possible to temporarily start the engine using the emergency start procedure.