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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  the vehicle batter y is discharged
If  you  have  a  set  of  jumper  (or  booster)  cables  and  a  second  ve hicle
with  a  12  volt  battery,  you  can  jump  start  your  Toyota  followin g  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. 89)
Open the hood.
Connecting the  jumper cables.
Positive (+) battery t erminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery termina l on the second vehicle.
Connect  the  jumper  cable  to  ground  on  your  vehicles  as  shown
in the illustration.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
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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 batter y of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors  with the engine switch off.
Maintain  the  engine  speed  of  the  second  vehicle  and  start  your
vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has st arted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order in  which they were connected.
Once  the  engine  starts,  have  the  vehicle  checked  at  your  Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when t he battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle  is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic , etc.
■ Charging the battery
The  electricity  stored  in  the  battery  will  discharge  gradually  even  when  the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long t ime, the battery may
discharge,  and  the  engine  may  be  unable  to  start.  (The  battery  recharges
automatically during driving.) 
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
The power back door (if equipped) must be initialized. (
P. 131)
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 smoke near
the battery.
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WARNING
■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.
● If  the  battery  fluid  comes  into  contact  with  the  skin  or  eyes,  immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medica l 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.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the  cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.