jump cable HONDA CIVIC 2023 Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.1 If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
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.
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper 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.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
Booster Battery
2.0 L engine models
with Auto Idle Stop
2.0 L engine models
without Auto Idle Stop
Booster Battery
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5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1If the Battery Is Dead
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
with Auto Idle Stop
2.0 L engine models
without Auto Idle Stop
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uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er 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 Starts1What to Do After the Engine Starts
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF*, Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow*, safety support and low
tire pressure/ TPMS* indicators may come on in amber
along with a message in the gauge when you set the
power mode to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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