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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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
