While this can be scary, it is also easier to do than you think.

Use prius to jump start another car. 2) after finding the jump start terminal now it’s time to connect the positive jumper. The positive end of the jumper cable on the assisting vehicle or jumper box. The prius hybrid vehicle is equipped with two types of batteries.

In a normal car, the 12v battery powers the starter which is used to turn the engine. First, you should turn on the engine of the other car. The prius does not have an alternator like other cars do to maintain the 12v system.

The thicker, the better, and that is. This will allow the depleted battery to. The negative end of the jumper cable on the assisting vehicle or jumper box.

If you are using a second vehicle, gently start to rev the engine slightly. 1) first of all, open the hood of the car and look under the fuse box cover to find the jump start terminal. The 273.vi volt hv (hybrid vehicle) battery powers the electrical motor.