Step-By-Step Guide to Jump Start a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Toyota Prius

How To Jump Start a Hybrid Toyota Car or Crossover

Armed with fuel-efficient gas engines and high-torque electric motors, Toyota-brand hybrids like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid crossover, the iconic 2019 Toyota Prius and the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid provide drivers with unrivaled performance at every turn. But what happens when the battery dies in your Toyota hybrid? Learn how to jump start a hybrid Toyota car or crossover with this step-by-step guide that highlights the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Toyota Prius.

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How-To Guide to Jump Starting a Toyota Prius Hybrid

  1. Open the Hood of Your Toyota Prius
  2. Remove the Engine Cover – Lift Both Ends Vertically
  3. Connect the Positive Cable to the Positive Battery Terminal in Your Prius
  4. Connect the Positive Cable to the Positive Battery Terminal in the Second Vehicle
  5. Connect the Negative Cable to the Negative Battery Terminal in the Second Vehicle
  6. Connect the Negative Cable to an Unpainted Metal Surface in the Engine Compartment
  7. Start the Engine of the Second Vehicle, Increase Engine Speed and Run for 5 Minutes
  8. Turn the Toyota Prius Power Switch to ON
  9. Ensure that the Toyota Prius READY Indicator Light Comes On
  10. Remove the Jumper Cables in Reverse Order
  11. Re-Install the Toyota Prius Engine Cover

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How-To Guide to Jump Starting a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

  1. Ensure the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Electronic Key is in Your Pocket
  2. Open the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hood and Fuse Box Cover
  3. Open the RAV4 Hybrid Positive Terminal Cover in the Engine Compartment
  4. Connect the Positive Cable to the RAV4 Hybrid Positive Terminal
  5. Connect the Positive Cable to the Positive Terminal in the Second Vehicle
  6. Connect the Negative Cable to the Negative Terminal in the Second Vehicle
  7. Connect the Negative Cable to an Unpainted Metal Surface in Your RAV4 Hybrid
  8. Start the Engine of the Second Vehicle, Increase Engine Speed and Run for 5 Minutes
  9. Turn the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Power Switch to ON
  10. Ensure the READY Indicator Light Comes On
  11. Remove the Jumper Cables in Reverse Order
  12. Close the Terminal and Fuse Box Covers

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Did the battery die on your Toyota-brand hybrid? Armed with informative step-by-step guides and how-to videos, you can learn how to jump start your Toyota hybrid car or crossover. Visit the Downeast Toyota inventory today to find a Toyota hybrid that will fit your lifestyle and budget!

Downeast Toyota
May 14, 2019
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