jump cable HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected Jump StartingJump Starting Procedure Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u 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.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal. 1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.3
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.Booster Battery1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery

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5. 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.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact. 1 Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models Engine Mounting Bolt
Engine Mounting Bolt

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Handling the Unexpected Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cabl es 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 n earby service station or a dealer.■ What to Do After the Engine Starts 1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) system, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF) *
, adaptive cruise
control (ACC) *
, safety support and low tire pressure/
TPMS indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the driver information interface when you
set the power mode to ON after re-connecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go of f. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models