jump cable HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2017 9.G Quick Guide

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, including audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood.
1.
Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
2.
Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3.
Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4.
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.
5.
If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase
its rpm slightly

.
6.
Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.
W

ARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Booster Battery
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING
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’\
s (-)
terminal.
3.
Disconnect the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (+) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from your vehicle battery’\
s (+)
terminal.
5.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.