The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Vehicles with a smart key system: maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to ignition on mode.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent battery discharge
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
When the battery is removed or discharged
Caution
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
Battery precautions
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.
Notice
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.
Reassembly
Install evaporator temperature sensor
Notice:
If reusing the evaporator, do not insert the sensor to
a location where the sensor was previously inserted.
Insert the sensor within range c shown in the
illustration.
Install the evaporator temperature sensor as shown
in the illustrati ...
Installation
Install starter assembly
Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 n*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*Lbf)
Connect the starter connector.
Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the
cap.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*Lbf)
Install battery bracket reinfor ...
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help
to avoid an accident, death or
serious injury, keep the following
in mind when towing:
Speed limits for towing a
trailer vary by state or province.
Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the
vehicle- ...