Jump Starting - Honda Fit EV Owner's Manual

Jump Starting

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Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood.
Booster
Battery
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1. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
2 Motor Compartment Fuse Box (On the
12V battery) P. 245
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the power system case
underneath the bolt head as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's power
system. If it isn't turn on, check that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal
contact.
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WARNING
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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.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the power system from starting.