2011 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 520

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency n Starting the engine when the battery is discharged The engine cannot be started by push-starting. n To prevent battery discharge l Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the "ENGINE START STOP" switch or the engine is turned off. l Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc. n When the battery is removed or discharged The following systems must be initialized. l Power windows (→P. 80) l Moon roof (→P. 85) CAUTION n Avoiding battery fires or explosions Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery. l Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal. l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the "+" and "-" terminals. l Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the battery. 498 AVALON_U (OM41428U)