Toyota Sienna 2010-2026 Owners Manual: If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (, 228), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
- The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
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- There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- The battery may be discharged.
- The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
- The battery may be discharged.
- There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicle with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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:
- Set the parking brake.
- Shift the shift lever to P.
- Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
- Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal 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.
Stowing the spare tire
Lay down the tire with the outer
side (valve stem) facing up, and
install the holding bracket.
Turn the jack handle clockwise
to raise the tire until the tire is in
the correc ...
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
veh ...
Other materials:
Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion A by
hand until the notch of the jack
is in contact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located
on the side of rocker moulding.
They indicate the jack point po ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST(s), remove the lower ball joint assembly
front LH.
SST 09628-62011
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing dust
deflector NO. 1 LH ...
Reassembly
1. BEARING POSITION
2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Install the differential gear lube apply tube and
transaxle apply tube clamp with the bolt to the
transaxle housing.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure to insert the pipe to the s ...
