What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it - Engadget
… Many hybrids can be jump-started at a designated terminal, as Toyota and Honda explain in their manuals. …
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A dead 12-volt battery usually prevents the car from entering its initial READY state. Dim lights, unresponsive locks or a dashboard that will not wake up point toward the auxiliary battery, although those clues are not a diagnosis. Many hybrids can be jump-started at a designated terminal, as Toyota and Honda explain in their manuals. The jump is for the 12-volt system only. A failing traction battery behaves less predictably. The car may show a "Check Hybrid System," "Power System" or manufacturer-specific warning, cut electric assistance, limit acceleration and use more fuel. Overheating ca
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