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JUMP STARTING — HYBRID
MODELS
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using
a portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
The vehicle requires its 12 Volt battery power to
turn-on the vehicle's high voltage battery. The
high voltage battery is used to charge the 12 Volt
battery, provide electric vehicle operation, and
to start the vehicle's gas engine. If the 12 Volt
battery has been discharged, the vehicle can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack.
If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also
been discharged, it will need to be recharged
to a minimum operating State Of Charge (SOC)
before the vehicle can be started:
●
If the vehicle can be connected to a Level
1 or Level 2 charger where it is currently
parked, the vehicle will still require a jump
start to allow the vehicle to begin the battery
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charging process. Once the vehicle
charging has begun (indicated by the
charge status indicator on top of the
vehicle's instrument panel), the jumper
cables can be removed from the vehicle
jump posts.
●
If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level 1
or Level 2 charger where it is currently parked,
the vehicle can be moved by connecting 12
Volt power to the vehicle's jump posts and
then shifting the transmission from PARK (P)
into NEUTRAL (N). Power provided by the
jumper cables will also allow the Electric
Park Brake to be released. Carefully move the
vehicle to a Level 1 or Level 2 charge location.
While the vehicle is being moved, the external
12 Volt power must remain connected to the
vehicle jump posts.
NOTE:
Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure that
control of the vehicle is maintained. Also, ensure
that vehicle is secured to prevent unintentional
movement during and after moving the vehicle. If
the external 12 Volt power becomes
disconnected from the vehicle jump posts or
there is an interruption of the 12 Volt power while
moving the vehicle, the vehicle's transmission
may engage PARK. Do not allow the jumper
cables to come in contact with each other or to
the vehicle, this will result in a short.
When the vehicle is at the charging location,
shift the transmission back to PARK, apply the
Electric Park Brake, and start the high voltage
battery charging. Once the vehicle has been
secured against unintentional movement and
high voltage battery charging has been initiated,
the jumper cables can be removed from the
vehicle jump posts.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the
battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical
system may occur.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instructions
and precautions.
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