Toyota Prius Manual page 80

R oadside Assistance (2012 Model - Continued)
Jump Starting
The 12 Volt auxiliary battery may be jump started if the vehicle does not start
and the instrument cluster gauges are dim or off after depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the power button.
The 12 Volt auxiliary battery is located in the cargo area. If the 12 Volt
auxiliary battery is discharged, the rear hatch cannot be opened. Instead, the
vehicle can be jump started by accessing the remote positive 12 Volt auxiliary
battery terminal in the engine compartment fuse box.
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Open the hood, remove the fuse box cover, and open the positive terminal
cover.
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Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal.
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Connect the negative jumper cable to a solid ground.
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Place the smart key in proximity to the interior of the vehicle, depress the
brake pedal, and push the power button.
NOTE:
If the vehicle does not recognize the smart key after connecting the
booster battery to the vehicle, open and close the driver door when the
vehicle is shut off.
If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of
the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the
instructions and illustrations on page 48 for more details.
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The high voltage HV battery assembly cannot be jump started.
Immobilizer
The Prius Plug-in hybrid is equipped with a standard immobilizer system.
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The vehicle can be started only with a registered smart key.
Remote Hood Release
Remove Fuse Box Cover
Ground
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Hood Latch Release
Open Positive Terminal Cover
Positive Terminal
Jumper Cable Connections