2020 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID jump start

5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by foll owing the
steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. ( P. 93)
Open the hood and remove the
fuse box cover.
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the exclusive jump
starting terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery term i-
nal on the s econd vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other e nd of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted meta llic point away from the exclusive
jump starting terminal and any moving parts, as shown in the
illustration.4
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5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that lev el for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power
switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the po wer
switch to ON mode, then st art the vehicle's engine.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the
fuse box cover to it s original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at yo ur
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.5
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5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
After replacing, securely attach the exhaust hose and exhaust h ole plug to
the exhaust hole of the replaced 12-volt battery. If not proper ly installed,
gases (hydrogen) may leak into the vehicle interior, and there is the possi-
ble danger of the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE
■ When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not beco me entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when chargin g the 12-volt
battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump
start another vehicle.

580Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 475
If a warning light turns on...... 475
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 485
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 507
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 504
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 502
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 470
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
If you lose your keys ............. 151
If you think something is wrong.................................. 474
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 471
If your vehicle overheats ....... 514
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 210
Compartment ........................ 410
Engine switch........................ 208
Hood ..................................... 408
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 208
Identification number ............ 523
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 469
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 208
Overheating .......................... 514
Power switch......................... 208 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 526
Checking............................... 414
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 343
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Engine oil Capacity................................ 525
Checking............................... 411
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 343
Engine switch .......................... 208
Enhanced VSC ......................... 288
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 289
Warning light......................... 476
EV drive mode ......................... 215
Event data recorder (EDR).......... 9
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 507