Recharging 12-volt battery via jump start connection points

[HJL]

The 12-volt Battery of my Corolla Hybrid Hatch is low after weeks of staying in the garage. Before trying jump starting it with another vehicle, can I just recharge the 12-volt Battery via the jump start connection points mentioned in the manual? Like positive terminal of the charger to positive terminal of the Battery, and negative terminal of the charger to "solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery"?

Thanks for any help.

 

[TonyHSD]

Hi, 

yes you can do that. Make sure the car is off and before you attempt to start all charging cables are disconnected and removed from the charging point . 

[HJL]

2 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

Hi, 

yes you can do that. Make sure the car is off and before you attempt to start all charging cables are disconnected and removed from the charging point . 

Thanks for the answer.

 

[TonyHSD]

1 hour ago, HJL said:

Thanks for the answer.

 

You are welcome. 

[Gray86]

I use the jump points in the fuse box all the time to charge my 2.0 TS

[Mr Billiards]

On 12/13/2023 at 8:00 PM, Gray86 said:

I use the jump points in the fuse box all the time to charge my 2.0 TS

I also have a 2ltr car.

When you use the jump point in the fuse box to charge the Battery, what do you connect the earth lead to. Does it have to be a point on the bodywork or any part of the engine?

[jthspace]

Any (unpainted) metal, usually a part on the engine is easiest to connect to but an unpainted bolt on the bodywork will work. After connecting, make sure the charger is showing it's charging, if not try another part on the engine.

[Mr Billiards]

On 12/18/2023 at 4:43 PM, jthspace said:

Any (unpainted) metal, usually a part on the engine is easiest to connect to but an unpainted bolt on the bodywork will work. After connecting, make sure the charger is showing it's charging, if not try another part on the engine.

Thanks for the info 👍

[Gray86]

On 12/18/2023 at 4:38 PM, Mr Billiards said:

I also have a 2ltr car.

When you use the jump point in the fuse box to charge the battery, what do you connect the earth lead to. Does it have to be a point on the bodywork or any part of the engine?

I use a bolt (unpainted) on the suspension strut behind the fuse box