Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 461

Jump Starting
Type-R
458
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Diesel models
On diesel models
Connect the second jumper cable to
the negative ( ) terminal on the −
booster battery. Connect the other
end to the stud bolt on the engine
side 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.
6. Start the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.