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3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( + )
terminal on the
booster battery. Connect the other
end to the positive ( + ) terminal
on your Acura's battery. 4. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( — ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect theother end to the ground wire on
the right side of the engine as shown. Do not connect this jumper
cable to any other part of the
engine.
5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. Start your car. If the starter motor
still operates slowly, check the
jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to-
metal contact.
7. Once your car is
running, discon-
nect th
e negative cable from your
car, then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable from
your car, then the booster battery.
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Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 180
Capacity, Fluid........................... 298
Checking Fluid Level................ 226
Shifting........................................ 180
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 180
Shift Lever Positions................. 180
Shift Lock Release..................... 183
Battery
Charging System
Indicator............................ 54, 283
Jump Starting............................. 278
Maintenance............................... 234
Specifications............................. 299
Before Driving............................... 165
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 40
Beverage Holder............................ 111
Body Repair.................................... 267
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 186
Break-in, New Linings .............. 166
Fluid............................................ 227
Light, Burned-out...................... 254 Parking........................................ 108
System Indicator.................. 54, 285
Wear Indicators......................... 185
Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 186System Indicator.................. 56, 187
Braking System.............................
. 185
Break-in, New Car......................... 166
Brightness Control, Instruments... 66
Brights, Headlights......................... 63
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 254
Brake Lights............................... 254
Ceiling Lights............................. 257
Courtesy Lights......................... 257
Fog Lights.................................. 251 Front Side Marker Lights......... 253
Headlights.................................. 250
High-mount Brake Light.......... 255
License Plate Lights.................. 256
Specifications............................. 299
Trunk Light................................ 258
Turn Signal Lights..................... 253
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 250
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 278
Cancel Button................................... 75
Capacities Chart............................. 298
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Carrying, Cargo............................. 174
Cassette Player
Care............................................. 154
Operation........................... 139, 151
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
CD Changer................. 142, 155, 157
Ceiling Lights................................. 117
Certification Label......................... 296
Chains............................................. 247
Change Oil
How to......................................... 217
When to....................................... 206
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 271
Changing Engine Coolant............. 221
Charging System Indicator.... 54, 283
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 226
Battery Condition...................... 234
Brake Fluid................................. 227