Battery; Checking The Battery - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

Battery

Checking the Battery

Battery
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The clock resets.
2 Clock * P. 182
* Not available on all models
The condition of the battery is monitored by a
sensor located on the negative terminal of the
battery. If there is a problem with this sensor,
the information display * /driver information
interface will display a warning message. If
*
this happens, have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
monthly.
1Battery
WARNING
3
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or open flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough force to
kill or seriously hurt you.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield,
or have a skilled technician do any battery
maintenance.
WARNING
3
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte) which is highly corrosive and
poisonous.
Getting electrolyte in your eyes or on your
skin can cause serious burns. Wear
protective clothing and eye protection
when working on or near the battery.
Swallowing electrolyte can cause fatal
poisoning if immediate action is not taken.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
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