Honda 1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual page 146

If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting
The Starter Operates Normally
In this case, the starter motor
sounds normal when you turn
the ignition switch to START
(III), but the engine does not
run.
Are you using the proper
starting procedure? Refer to
Starting the Engine on
page 84.
Do you have gas? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for
a minute, and watch the fuel
gauge.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to
the fuel pump. Check all the
fuses (see page 157).
If you find nothing wrong, you
will need a qualified technician
to find the problem. See Towing
on page 162.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Jump Starting
If your car's battery has run
down, you may be able to start
the engine by using a booster
battery. Although this seems like
a simple procedure, you should
take several precautions. Follow
these directions closely.
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 a Honda with an
automatic transmission by
pushing or pulling it.
To jump start your car, follow
these directions closely.
1. Open the hood and check the
condition of the battery (see
page 120). In very cold
weather, check the condition
of the electrolyte. If it seems
slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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 or explode.
2. Turn off all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C,
stereo system, lights, etc. Put
the transmission in Neutral
or Park, and set the parking
brake.