How to jump start prius c. Open the rear hatch by pulling on the lever in the middle right above the license plate. If you get into your prius c 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. Next follow the steps below.
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. How to guide to jump starting a toyota prius hybrid open the hood of your toyota prius remove the engine cover lift both ends vertically connect the positive cable to the positive battery terminal in your prius. Before you jump start the prius make sure that both of the vehicles parked and the engines are turned off.
Check to see if you left your headlights or an interior light on and turn the switch off. There youll find the jump start terminal. Place your right foot firmly on the brake before attempting to start the car.
This is a safety feature intended to ensure the car cant lurch forward or backward when the electrical engine comes on. Press your foot on the brake. Open the hood and find the fuse block cover there should be a jump start terminal under it.
Sometimes the power isnt adequate and you have to jump it on the actual battery which is in the rear.