Jump Starting; Refueling From A Portable Fuel Container - Honda 2017 Civic Hatch Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
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. Canadian models only: Before attempting to start
your vehicle, the immobilizer system must be reset.
To do this, press and hold the brake pedal firmly
before turning the vehicle on.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
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.
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Booster battery
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 (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• Some systems are temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20
km/h) or more, and the indicator(s) should go off.
• The immobilizer system needs to be reset (see page 26).*

Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container

If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel
provided with your vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to open it.
The vehicle must be unlocked.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in
the cargo area.
4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of
filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make
sure that the end of the funnel goes down along
with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
6. remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
7. Close the fuel fill door.
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel other than
the one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign objects.
This can damage the fuel system and its seal.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Funnel
*Canadian models only
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