Jump Starting Procedure - Toyota Prius 2007 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
"
Booster battery contains sulfuric
acid which is poisonous and corro-
sive. Wear protective safety glasses
when jump starting, and avoid spil-
ling acid on your skin, clothing, or
vehicle.
"
If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water imme-
diately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.
"
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.
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NOTICE
D The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless
you are sure that the booster bat-
tery is correct.
D After jump starting procedure, the
hybrid system may not start by
pushing the "POWER" switch. In
that case, push it once again. If the
"READY" light does not come on,
contact your Toyota dealer.
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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. Apply the parking brake and turn off
the headlight switch and interior light.
2. Turn off the hybrid system and remove
the key if inserted.
3. Open the hood and fuse block cover
shown in the above illustration.
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