If the vehicle battery is discharged – TOYOTA 2011 Avalon User Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

AVALON_U (OM41428U)

If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-

cle’s battery is discharged.

You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.

Connecting the jumper cables.

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.

Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.

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