Jump Starting - Honda HR-V 2018 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 engine,
then open the bonnet.
1.8 L engine models
Booster
Battery
1.5 L engine models
Booster
Battery
1. Open the fuse box cover on the positive +
terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u Connect when using the automotive
battery charger to boost your 12-volt
battery, select a lower charging voltage
than 15-volt. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
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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.
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.
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
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