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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged. 
You can call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or  booster) cables and a second ve hi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle fol lowing
the steps below.
Connect  the  jumper  cables  according  to  the  following  pro-
cedures:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery termi nal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
STEP 1  
     
        
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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.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any
of  the  doors  of  your  vehicle  with  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch off.
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  Maintain  the  engine
speed  of  the  second  vehicle  and  turn  the  engine  switch  to
the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine. 
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Maintain  the  engine
speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP”  switch  to  IGNITION  ON  mode,  then  start  the  vehi-
cle's engine.
Once  the  vehicle’s  engine  has  started,  remove  the  jumper
cables  in  the  exact  reverse  order  in  which  they  were  con-
nected.
Once  the  engine  starts,  have  the  vehicle  checked  at  your  Toyota
dealer as soon  as possible.STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5  
     
        
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WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe  the  following  precautions  to  prevent  accidentally  ignit ing  the  flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the  intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+ ” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or s moke near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The  battery  contains  poisonous  and  corrosive  acidic  electrolyte ,  while
related  parts  contain  lead  and  lead  compounds.  Observe  the  foll owing  pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and t ake care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact wit h skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In  the  event  that  battery  fluid  comes  into  contact  with  the  ski n  or  eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical  attention. 
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, term inals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do  not  pull-  or  push-start  the  vehicle  as  the  three-way  catalyt ic  converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.