This instructable will be a guide on how to jump start a Toyota Prius. Hybrid vehicles are quite a bit different when it comes to jump starting them. I will take you through step by step on how to find the proper ports and some extra steps in case you are not able to jump start the Prius the first time.

Step 1: Warning!

Warning!
Do not allow clamps to come into contact with any other pieces of metal except the actual specified areas.

Danger!
There is a chance for electric shock if done incorrectly. Be sure to follow every step properly.

Step 2: Gather Materials

You will need these materials in order to properly jump start the Prius:

Jumper cables
Another car (preferably with a battery that isn't dead)
Jump box (alternative)

Step 3: Release Hood

Release the hood of the car by pulling the hood release.

Step 4: Lift Hood

Open the hood by pulling the lever to release the hook under the hood.

Step 5: Prop Hood

Place the rod to keep the hood propped open.

Step 6: Find Fusebox

Find the fuse box.

Step 7: Remove Fusebox Lid

Remove the fuse box lid.

Step 8: Find Positive Battery Tab

Find the red positive battery tab with the + on it.

Step 9: Lift Positive Battery Tab

Lift the red + tab protecting the positive battery terminal.

Step 10: Positive Cable Clamp Placement

Place the positive cable clamp on the positive battery tab.

Step 11: Negative Cable Clamp Placement

Place the negative cable clamp on an unpainted, metal surface. (A really great place is the hood release hook, as pictured)

NOTE
Typically there will be a whirring sound once power has been restored.

Step 12: Press and Hold Brake Pedal

Press and hold the brake pedal in.

Step 13: Press Power Button

Press the power button.

Step 14: Dash Should Display Ready, Follow Next Steps If Not.

The dash should display lights and say "ready."

NOTE
If you have power you are done. If not, follow the next steps.

Step 15: Open Rear Hatch to Access Actual Battery

NOTE
Sometimes the power isn't adequate and you have to jump it on the actual battery, which is in the rear.

Open the rear hatch by pulling on the lever in the middle right above the license plate.

Step 16: Find Battery Panel

Remove the back floor mat.

NOTE
The red arrow designates where the battery panel is.

Step 17: Remove Battery Panel

Remove the battery cover panel on the rear passenger side.

Step 18: Find Positive Battery Terminal

Lift the red lid for the positive battery terminal.

Step 19: Positive Clamp Placement

Place the positive cable clamp on the positive battery terminal.

Step 20: Negative Clamp Placement

Place the negative cable clamp on the negative battery terminal.

Step 21: Press and Hold Brake Pedal