Honda Civic Owners Manual: Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood.
- Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery + terminal.
- Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
► Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
► When using an automotive battery charger to boost your 12-volt battery, select a lower charging voltage than 15- volt. Check the charger manual for the proper setting.
- Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery - terminal.
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Jump Starting WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery. Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable ends to touch each other while attaching or detaching the jumper cables. |
- Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
- If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its rpm slightly.
- Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
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Jump Starting Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and may prevent the engine from starting. |
Jump Starting
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What to Do After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following
order.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
Disconnect the other end of the ju ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these
items
each time before you drive.
After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and
locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly open ...
