Jump Starting - Honda Civic Hybrid Manual

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Jump Starting

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
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.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission (CVT) by
pushing or pulling it.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Open the bonnet, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery. In very cold weather,
check the condition of the
electrolyte. If it seems slushy or
frozen, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting to jump start with a
frozen battery can cause it to rupture.
2. Turn off all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
BOOSTER BATTERY
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
＋
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the ＋
booster battery.