Honda 2001 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual page 274

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3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda's battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
4. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
5. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Jump Starting
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6. Start your car. If the starter motor
still operates slowly, check the
jumper cable connections to make
sure they have good metal-to-
metal contact.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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