Toyota 2013 Camry Hybrid Manual page 449

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the gaso-
STEP 3
line engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the "POWER" switch
STEP 4
OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
STEP 5
the "POWER" switch to ON mode, then start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Make sure the "READY" indicator comes on. If the indicator
STEP 6
does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
STEP 7
cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con-
nected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
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The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is
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off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
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ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
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The hybrid system may not start. (→P. 374)
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Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or
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replacing the 12-volt battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the
alarm is activated. (→P. 113)
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