540 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even
when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the
12-volt battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start.
(The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is oper-
ating.)
■ Precautions when the 12-volt battery is discharged
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is
not a malfunction.
● The “POWER” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in
before the 12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-
volt battery, turn the “POWER” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “POWER” switch was in before the 12-
volt battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-
volt battery.
CAUTION
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the 12-volt battery.
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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener ................ 391
Gas station information .......... 612
Gauges ..................................... 174
Glove box ................................. 368
Grocery bag hooks ................. 390
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 484
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 471
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 560
Heaters Outside rear view mirror ....... 248
Seat heater ........................... 383
Hill-start assist control ........... 207
Hood ......................................... 426
Hooks Grocery bag hooks ............... 390
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 36
Energy monitor/consumption screen .................................. 41
High voltage components ....... 35
Hybrid system indicator ........ 180
“POWER” switch .................. 157
Vehicle Proximity Notification System .............. 31 I/M test.......................................422
Identification number
Electric motor ........................551
Engine ...................................551
Vehicle ..................................551
Ignition switch ..........................157
Illuminated entry system .........366
Immobilizer system..................106
Indicator lights .........................180
Initialization Items to initialize....................582
Inside rear view mirror ..............91
Interior lights Interior lights..........................364
Switch....................................365
Wattage .................................560
Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........427
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........519
Jack handle ..............................519
Keyless entry..............................64
Keys Electronic key ..........................48
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 535
If you lose your keys .............534
Ignition switch........................157
Key number .............................48
Keyless entry...........................64
Keys ........................................48
Mechanical key .......................48
“POWER” switch ...................157
Wireless remote control key ....64G
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