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■Stopping the EV system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift
position to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stopping the EV system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced
immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P.499)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the
doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is unlocked using the mechani-cal key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 7 7 )
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step 3 above.
The EV system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ( P.246)
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 following
the steps below.
1 Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situ- ation, the alarm may activate and the doors may lock. ( P.78)
2Open the hood (P.467).
3 Open the positive (+) battery ter-
minal cover.
While pressing on the claw, open the
If the 12-volt batter y is
discharged
The following procedures may
be used to start the EV system
if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery
is discharged.
You can also call any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Restarting the EV system
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4Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and con-
nect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on th e sec-
ond vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to on the se cond
vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to
.
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the batte ry and any
moving parts as shown in the illustration
5 Start the engine of the second
vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the doors
of your vehicle with the power
switch OFF.
7 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
EV system of your vehicle by
turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indica-
tor comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
9 Once the EV system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
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For details, consult with at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
■When removing the 12-volt bat-tery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) termi-
nal first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts any metal in the surrounding area when the positive (+) terminal is
removed, a spark may occur, leading to a fire in addition to electrical shocks and death or serious injury.
■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 other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+”
terminal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of
the jumper cables to come into con- tact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, ciga-rette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt battery.
■12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poison- ous and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the follow-ing precautions when handling the
12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt bat- tery, always wear safety glasses
and take care not to allow any bat- tery fluids (acid) to come into con-tact with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●In the event that battery fluid (acid) 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 medical attention can be received.
●Always wash your hands after han-dling the 12-volt battery and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the 12-
volt battery.
■When replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
●When the vent plug is close to the hold down clamp, the battery fluid
(acid) may leak.
●For information regarding battery
replacement, contact any autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fan.