Honda PIONEER SXS500M 2020 Owner's Manual page 218

1. To prevent an accidental short circuit, turn the ignition switch
OFF (w).
2. Remove the battery cover (page 172).
3. Using a fully charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive (+) side
of the jumper cable to the charged battery, and connect the
positive (+) side on the other end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of vehicle battery.
4. Connect the negative (-) side of the jumper cable to the charged
battery, and connect the negative (-) side on the other end of the
jumper cable to the upper muffler cover.
5. After starting the engine, remove the negative (-) sides of the
jumper cable from the vehicle and the battery. Then remove the
positive (+) sides of the jumper cable from the vehicle battery and
the charged battery.
6. Install the battery cover.
• Do not let the positive (+) side of the jumper cable touch on the
negative (-) terminal.
• If the jumper cable is connected to the battery with the polarity
reversed, the battery can explode or the electrical system will
be seriously damaged.
RIGHT REAR
jumper
cable
charged battery
If the Battery Is Low
upper muffler cover
Taking Care of the Unexpected
vehicle battery
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