Charging The 12-Volt Battery; Replacing The 12-Volt Battery - Honda CIVIC 2014 Manual

The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte) which is highly corrosive and
poisonous.
Getting electrolyte in your eyes or on your skin can cause serious burns. Wear
protective clothing and eye protection when working on or near the battery.
Swallowing electrolyte can cause fatal poisoning if immediate action is not
taken.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

Charging the 12-Volt Battery

Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system. Always
disconnect the negative (-) cable first, and reconnect it last.
Emergency Procedures
Eyes: Flush with water from a cup or other container for at least 15 minutes. (Water under
pressure can damage the eye.) Call a physician immediately.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush the skin with large quantities of water. Call a
physician immediately.
Swallowing: Drink water or milk. Call a physician immediately.
When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals by applying a baking powder and water
solution. Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry the battery. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion.
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When replacing the battery, the replacement must be of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF
System, Road Departure Mitigation, Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System indicators
may come on when you turn the power mode to on after reconnecting a 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 20 km/h (12 mph). Each indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
European and Turkish models

Replacing the 12-Volt Battery

When you remove and replace the 12-volt battery, always follow the maintenance safety and
the warnings for when checking the battery to prevent potential hazards.
2 Maintenance Safety P. 335
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 366
* Not available on all models
367
WARNING
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* , Safety Support, Collision Mitigation Braking