When Auxiliary Battery Is Discharged [11/2018 - ]

HINT: 

• The following problems indicate that the auxiliary battery is discharged:
  • No display appears on the instrument panel when the power switch is turned on (IG).
  • The hybrid system does not start.
  • The headlights are dim.
  • The sound from the horn is weak.
  • "Low Auxiliary Battery See Owner's Manual" is displayed on the multi-information display.
• The booster terminal cannot be used to rescue a vehicle with a discharged auxiliary battery.

1. Set the shift position to P (park) and attach the parking brake.
2. Make sure to carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the power switch is off.
3. Remove the engine room relay block and junction block assembly cover.
4. Open the booster terminal cover.

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   Remove in this Direction

5. Using booster cables, connect the 12 V auxiliary battery of the rescue vehicle to the auxiliary battery of the stalled vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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   *a

   Booster Terminal

   *b

   Auxiliary Battery of Rescue Vehicle

   Connecting Sequence	Connecting Location
   1	Booster terminal of stalled vehicle
   2	Positive (+) auxiliary battery terminal of rescue vehicle
   3	Negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal of rescue vehicle
   4	Position shown in the illustration on stalled vehicle

6. Start the engine of the rescue vehicle and run its engine a slightly elevated speed for approximately 5 minutes in order to charge the auxiliary battery of the stalled vehicle.
7. With the power switch off, open and close any door.
8. With the engine of the rescue vehicle being run at a slightly elevated speed, turn the power switch on (READY) from on (IG) to start the hybrid system. [*1]
   NOTE:

   Immediately disconnect the booster cables in the reverse order of connection after the hybrid system has started.

   HINT: 

   • If the hybrid system does not start even after the auxiliary battery returns to normal, ensure the shift position is P (park) and repeat the procedure from [*1].
   • Make sure to perform all necessary procedures for when the auxiliary battery is returned to normal after being depleted.

     Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 06/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2020 - 08/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]