If you are using a second vehicle, gently start to rev the engine slightly.

Use prius to jump start another car. The negative end of the jumper cable on the assisting vehicle or jumper box. This will allow the depleted battery to. First, you should turn on the engine of the other car.

The thicker, the better, and that is. 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.

Cranking a starter requires a very heavy load for a short time, which is why car batteries have ratings for. Wait for at least 5 minutes before turning on your car. In a normal car, the 12v battery powers the starter which is used to turn the engine.

The positive end of the jumper cable on the assisting vehicle or jumper box. The prius does not have an alternator like other cars do to maintain the 12v system. While this can be scary, it is also easier to do than you think.