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If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota deal er or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your ve hicle by turning the “POWER”
switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and rein-
stall the fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear
tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts , have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter .............. 405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 278
ABS ........................................... 250
Air conditioning filter............... 405
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 278
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 291
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 446
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 132
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 138
General airbag precautions ......................... 132
Knee airbag ........................... 124
Locations of airbags .............. 124
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 137
Proper driving posture ........... 122
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions............................ 128
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ............ 132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 538 Antenna .................................... 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 250
Armrest ..................................... 319
Assist grips .............................. 324
Audio input
*
Audio remote control switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
systemAir conditioning filter.............. 405
Air conditioning system ......... 278
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 278
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 291
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 218
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 310, 328
Back door
Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 420
Wattage................................. 506
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 271
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 444
Open door ........................... 450
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 446
Automatic headlight leveling system .... .............. 448
Brake system................ 444, 447
Charging system .... .............. 445
Cruise control ....................... 448
Electric power steering
system................................ 446
High coolant temperature ..... 445
Hybrid system....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat........ 449
LED headlights ..................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ....... 445
Low fuel level........................ 451
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 449
Low tire pressure .................. 451
Malfunction indicator lamp ................................... 446
Open door ............................ 450
Parking lock system ............. 447
P position request................. 449
Pre-collision system ............. 447
Radar cruise control. ............ 448
Seat belt warning light .......... 451
Slip indicator ......................... 447
Smart key system ... .............. 459
SRS airbags ......................... 446
Tire pressure warning
light .................................... 451 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............448
Washer
Checking ...............................382
Preparing and checking before winter .......................271
Switch....................................221
Washing and waxing ...............348
Weight Cargo capacity ......................270
Load limits .............................270
Weight ...................................496
Wheels ......................................402
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........293
Washer ..................................221
Windshield wipers ...................221
Winter driving tips ...................271
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............407
WMA disc
*
W
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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