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Jump Start the Vehicle



Jump Start the Car





Electrocution Risk

Do not attempt to jump start the hybrid 270V high voltage battery. Attach jumper cables or starting device to the 12V battery in the trunk as you would with any 12V battery (see photo).





Connect jumper cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Additional 12V Battery Information

-The 12V battery is used for the ignition, accessories, and all control modules.

-The 12V battery is not used to crank the engine.

-If the 12V battery is discharged, the control modules will not work.

-Jump-starting the 12V battery should allow the control modules to power up once the Start/Stop Button is pressed.

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