Jump Starting - Honda 1990 Accord Sedan Owner's Manual

Jump Starting

To start a car with a dead battery, use another battery of the
same voltage, and the proper jumper cables.
Procedures other than those below could cause injury or
damage from battery acid spray, explosion or charging
system overload.
Never connect the jumper cable directly to the negative post
of the "dead" battery.
Never allow the two cars to touch each other.
Never allow the jumper cable clamps to touch each other.
Never lean over the battery when making connections.
Never attempt to jump start a vehicle with a frozen battery.
The battery could rupture and explode. If you suspect a
frozen battery, remove the vent caps and check the fluid. If
there seems to be no fluid, or if you see ice, do not attempt a
jump start until the fluid thaws.
CAUTION: If jumper cables are connected backwards, the
car's main fuse may blow.
1. Turn off all lights, heater and other electrical loads, set park-
ing brake, and shift transmission to Neutral or Park.
2. Use one cable to connect the positive terminal of the
booster battery to the positive terminal of the " d e a d "
battery.
DEAD BATTERY
Do not attach cable here
Positive to positive
BOOSTER BATTERY
Negative to
the engine,
not to the
battery