Get When trouble arises -> If the vehicle battery is discharged Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the

vehicle’s battery is discharged.

You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle

with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the

steps below.

1

Confirm that the electronic key

is being carried.

When connecting the jumper (or

booster) cables, depending on the

situation, the alarm may activate

and doors locked. (P. 80)

2

Open the hood (P. 412)

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Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery

terminal on your vehicle.

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2

3

4

Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the

positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-

nal on the second vehicle.

Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a

solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery

and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

4

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed

slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to

recharge the battery of your vehicle.

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6

Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine

switch off.

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the

engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle’s

engine.

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Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in

the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.

●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running

at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the

vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-

tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may

discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges

automatically during driving.)

■When recharging or replacing the battery

●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart

key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control

or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged

but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is

reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery

was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-

charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replac-

ing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is acti-

vated. (P. 80)

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WARNING

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-

mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:

●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that

it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.

●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-

nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,

such as brackets or unpainted metal.

●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact

with each other.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the battery.

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while

related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-

cautions when handling the battery:

●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care

not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing

or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery.

●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,

immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.

Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention

can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-

gled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

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