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STARTING AND DRIVING
396
11. Start the engine in your vehicle. If the vehicle
does not start, allow an additional
10 minutes of charging time and then try to
start the engine again.
NOTE
During normal starts, the electric motor is pri-
oritized and the gasoline engine will not start.
This means that when the start knob has
been turned toward START and released, the
electric motor is activated ("started") and the
vehicle is ready to be driven. The warning and
information symbols in the instrument panel
will go out and the chosen theme will be dis-
played to indicate that the electric motor has
been activated.
CAUTION
Do not touch the jumper cable connections
while the vehicle is being started. This could
generate sparks.
12. After the vehicle has started, carefully
remove the jumper cables in reverse order,
beginning with the black one.
Ensure that the black jumper cable's clamps
do not come in contact with the vehicle's or
the auxiliary battery's positive terminals or
the red jumper cable's clamps while it is con-
nected.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING
•
Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
•
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact
occurs, flush the affected area immedi-
ately with water. Obtain medical help
immediately if eyes are affected.
•
Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
•
Failure to follow the instructions for jump
starting can lead to injury.
Related information
•
Ignition modes (p. 400)
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Starting the engine (p. 402)
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Turning the engine off (p. 404)
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Start battery (p. 512)
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Opening and closing the hood (p. 539)
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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
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