If The Battery Is Dead - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

If the Battery Is Dead

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Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the bonnet.
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1. Open the fuse box 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.
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WARNING
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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.
NOTICE
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.
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.