2023 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID jump start

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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. 92)
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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5317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
After replacing, securely attach the exhaust hose and exhaust hole 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.

602Alphabetical index
Engine coolantCapacity ................................ 548
Checking ............................... 436
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 360
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 100
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 433
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 360
Engine switch .......................... 206
Enhanced VSC ......................... 303
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 304
Warning light ......................... 499
EV drive mode.......................... 213
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 9
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 530
Flat tire...................................... 513
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 549
Hybrid transmission .............. 549
Washer ................................. 439
Front interior light ................... 379
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 500
Front personal lights ............... 380
Front seats ............................... 171 Adjustment ............................ 171
Cleaning................................ 416
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 175
Seat heaters ......................... 375
Seat ventilators ..................... 375 Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 230
Replacing light bulbs .... 478, 486
Wattage ................................ 552
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 477, 486
Turn signal lever ................... 222
Wattage ................................ 552
Fuel Capacity................................ 546
Fuel gauge............................ 100
Information............................ 553
Refueling .............................. 242
Type.............................. 546, 553
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel consumption ................... 145
Fuel filler door ......................... 242
Refueling .............................. 242
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 245
Fuses ........................................ 473
Garage door opener ................ 403
Gauges ..................................... 100
Glove box ................................. 382
Grocery bag hooks.................. 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 175
Head-up display....................... 136
Headlights ................................ 230
Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 233
Automatic High Beam ........... 234
Light switch ........................... 230
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 233
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