Toyota RAV4 2001 Owner's Manual page 476

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
STEP 4
the engine switch to the "ON" position (vehicles without
smart key system) or turn the "ENGINE START STOP"
switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), to start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper
STEP 5
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
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To prevent battery discharge
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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