Before jump starting
This vehicle does not have a regular 12 V battery that needs periodic replacement. It is lithium ion type integrated into the HEV high voltage battery. The vehicle has a 12 V battery protection system that cuts 12 V battery from vehicle draw to prevent full discharge.
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Press the 12 V Battery Reset switch to reconnect the 12 V battery.
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Start the vehicle within 15 seconds of pressing the 12 V Battery Reset switch.
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After starting the vehicle (
© indicator on), operate the vehicle safely outdoors in ready mode stopped and/or drive it for 30 minutes total to charge the 12 V battery fully.
If you do not start the vehicle immediately after pressing the 12 V Battery Reset switch, the power of 12 V battery is automatically disconnected after few seconds to save the 12 V battery from additional discharge. If the 12 V battery is disconnected prior to starting the vehicle, press the 12 V Battery Reset switch again and then immediately start the vehicle as explained.
Repeated use of the 12 V Battery Reset switch without a sufficient engine ON cycle (30 Min+) may cause over discharge of the 12 V battery, which will prevent the vehicle from starting. If the 12 V battery is over discharged to a point that the reset does not work, try to jump-start the vehicle.
After starting the vehicle (
The following items may need to be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected.
See chapter 4 and 5 for:
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Power Windows
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Trip Computer
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Climate Control System
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Clock
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Audio System
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Sunroof
External power source using 12 V battery
The use of external power accessories may reduce performance and function of the vehicle. Especially, the use of dash cameras may shut off the power of the vehicle prior to the dash camera's automatic shut-down.
If the power of the vehicle is shut off, start the vehicle as explained. (refer to "Using the 12 V battery reset switch")