How to jump start a 2006 prius. Here at stevens creek toyota we want you to be comfortable with your new prius. Try not to be so touchy my comment was meant to give a more clear and accurate picture to the original poster rather than to contradict confuse you or to be your antagonist. This short video shows you clearly how you can jump start your prius with a.
However it is possible to jump start another prius or prius derivative such as lexus ct200 yaris hybrid auris hybrid. It is housed beneath a black plastic cover. Connect the positive lead of your jumper cables to the positive terminal of your prius and the other positive lead to the corresponding terminal of the car providing the jump.
Five minute video to learn the best way to jump start a prius. Check to see if you left your headlights or an interior light on and turn the switch off. Open the rear hatch by pulling on the lever in the middle right above the license plate.
If you get into your prius turn the key and your car doesnt start you may hear nothing or a clicking sound from the engine bay you have a dead battery and need a jump start. Sometimes the power isnt adequate and you have to jump it on the actual battery which is in the rear. Instead toyota installed a positive lead in the fuse box under the hood.
Open the hood and find the fuse block cover there should be a jump start terminal under it. So basically that isnt what you said.