How to Jump a Toyota Prius

We’ve all done it – left the headlights on in our parked car for hours. That will drain a battery in any car, even a quality car like a Toyota Prius. That’s why it’s important to know how to jump-start a car. No one wants to be stranded along one of our Midwest City roads with a dead battery. Fortunately, jumping a Prius is easy. Our service department wants to help keep you safe. So, read our easy-to-follow guide below on how to jump a Toyota Prius.

How to Jump a Toyota Prius in 8 Steps

Like we said, jumping a Prius is easy. Lots of Oklahoma City have quickly learned how to do it themselves. Just follow the steps below.

How to Jump a Toyota Prius

• 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.

What If Your Car Still Won’t Start?

If you’ve tried jump-starting your car and it still won’t start, one of the following things might be the case:

• The jumper cables may be loose. Make sure they are well-connected.
• The posts or terminals may be corroded. Clean them thoroughly.
• The starter may be broken. If this is the case, you should hear a clicking noise.
• The battery may have reached the end of its life. Schedule an appointment with us so that we can check it for you.

Trust Your Car to the Experts at Post Oak Toyota

If you enjoyed this handy guide on jumping a Prius, make sure to check out our other tips and tricks. And our service center technicians are ready and able to assist you with any battery issues you may have. We’re just down the road from both Edmond and Shawnee, so drop by or contact us today!