How to Jump Start a Toyota Prius

What do you do when the battery dies inside your Toyota Prius? Jumping a Prius or another Toyota Hybrid isn’t much different from jumping a gas-powered car. So, how do you jump a Toyota Prius? You’ll need jumper cables, an assisting vehicle, and a solid metallic point. Once you have everything you need, check out Toyota of Louisville’s guide on how to jump-start a Toyota Prius around New Albany below! 

How to Jump a Toyota Prius: The Steps 

Curious about how to jump-start a Toyota Prius? you’ll need to make sure both vehicles are parked, and the engines are off. When you’re ready, follow these steps: 

• Step 1: Open your car’s hood and look under the fuse box cover. There, you’ll find the jump start terminal. 
• Step 2: Connect the red positive jumper cable to the positive terminal in your car. 
• Step 3: Connect the second red positive cable to the positive battery terminal on the assisting vehicle. 
• Step 4: Connect the black negative cable to the negative battery terminal on the other car. 
• Step 5: Secure the second negative clamp to a metallic point that’s a safe distance away. The metallic point should be unpainted and unmoving. 
• Step 6: Start the engine on the other vehicle and allow it to run for five minutes. 
• Step 7: Start your hybrid car and wait for a “Ready” notification. 
• Step 8: Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of how they were connected. 

Signs You Need a New Hybrid Battery

Signs of a dying battery are similar no matter the drive system, but there are a few red flags that are exclusive to hybrid vehicles. If you notice any of the following signs, schedule a battery inspection at Toyota of Louisville near Elizabethtown: 

• Lowered MPG 
• The gas-powered engine is working harder than normal
• State of charge fluctuations 
• Battery bar drops 

Learn More About Toyota Service from Toyota of Louisville in Louisville! 

Have questions about jumping a Toyota Prius, or do you need a dead battery replaced? Contact the service department at Toyota of Louisville, located near Lexington. Our staff is more than capable of attending to all your battery-related repair needs.