Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 33

CAUTION
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Auxiliary battery and booster bat-
tery contain sulfuric acid which is
poisonous and corrosive. Wear pro-
tective safety glasses when jump
starting, and avoid spilling acid on
your skin, clothing, or vehicle.
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If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water for im-
mediately. Then get immediate med-
ical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while en route to the medical
office.
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The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.
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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Put the selector lever in "P" and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn off the headlight switch and interi-
or light.
3. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and
remove the key from the
switch.
4. Open the trunk and remove the 3 clips
at the left side of the trunk by pushing
the center with a screwdriver. Remove
the auxiliary battery cover.
ignition
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