Jumping dead battery

Tiny
TIM RAGSDALE
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  • 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS
  • 180,000 MILES
Can the car listed above be used to jump another regular car? If so, how?
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 AT 9:37 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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There is a 12 volt battery in them for starting. However it isn't a very large battery and isn't usable to jump start another car directly.
I have been told that you could use the Prius to charge the dead battery by connecting the batteries with cables then letting the Prius run in ready mode for 5-10 minutes. Then disconnect the cars and try to start the dead car. Just be aware that if you make a mistake with the polarity it will cost in the thousands to repair the Prius electronics. I have never tried the above and doubt it's in the owners manual either.
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Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is a video that will help you:

https://youtu.be/a9Ycibu9cwY

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 AT 1:55 PM

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