Jump Starting - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

Jump Starting

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
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.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Open the bonnet, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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.
2. Turn off all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral
and set the parking brake.
Except Type-R
The numbers in the illustrations
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.