jump start terminals Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Guide

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1.

Disconnect
the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2.

Disconnect
the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3.

Disconnect
the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4.

Disconnect
the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer. 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.
WARNING
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood (see page 118).
1.

6-cylinder models:

Remove the engine
cover. Start on the passenger side, and lift the
outermost edge of the cover, removing it from
the pins. Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure. Open the
battery terminal cover.
2.


All models:

Connect the first jumper cable to
your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
3.

C
onnect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use
a 12-volt booster battery only (i.e., an assisting
vehicle or a rechargeable 12-volt battery pack).
4.

C
onnect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery (-) terminal.
5.

C
onnect the other end of the second jumper
cable to the mounting bolt or engine hanger
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
6.

If
your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase
its rpm slightly.
7.

A
ttempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, make sure the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.
6-cylinder models
Pin
Engine cover
6-cylinder models
Battery
terminal cover
4-cylinder models
Booster battery
6-cylinder models
Booster battery
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models