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Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting
procedure given in ”How to start the
hybrid system” on page 166 in Section 4
and that you have sufficient fuel. Also
check whether the other keys will start the
hybrid system. If they work, your key may
be broken. Have the key checked at your
Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work,
the hybrid vehicle immobiliser system is
possibly broken. Call your Toyota dealer.
(See ”Keys” on page 18 in Section 2 1.)
If the instrument cluster dims or the
instrument cluster display turns off
with the ignition switch on—1. Check that the auxiliary battery termi- nals are tight and clean.
2. If the auxiliary battery terminals are O.K., the auxiliary battery is dis-
charged. You may try jump starting.
See “(b) Jump starting” for further in-
structions.
NOTICE
Hybrid vehicles cannot be push
started.
If the instrument cluster is shown in
appropriate brightness with the ignition
switch turned to on—
The hybrid vehicle system is suspected to
be faulty. Contact your Toyota dealer. If the auxiliary battery is discharged,
the hybrid system can be started by
jump starting. Depending on the the ve-
hicle condition, the engine may not
start.
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might re-
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be
followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent qualified
technician or towing service.
If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks129.
(b) Jump starting
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CAUTION
Auxiliary battery and booster bat-
tery contain sulfuric acid which is
poisonous and corrosive. Wear pro-
tective safety glasses when jump
starting, and avoid spilling acid on
your skin, clothing, or vehicle.
If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water for im-
mediately. Then get immediate med-
ical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while en route to the medical
office.
The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause can-
cer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.
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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. Put the selector lever in “P” and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off the headlight switch and interi- or light.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
4. Open the trunk and remove the 3 clips at the left side of the trunk by pushing
the center with a screwdriver. Remove
the auxiliary battery cover.
