Honda BIG RED 2009 Owner's Manual page 192

1. To prevent an accidental short circuit, turn the ignition switch OFF
( ).
2. Open the front hood (page 82).
3. Remove the battery box cover (page 146).
4. 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.
5. 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 front differential lock cable stay.
6. 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.
7. Install the battery box cover and close the front hood .
• 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.
UNDER FRONT HOOD
RIGHT SIDE
jumper
cable
If the Battery Is Low
vehicle battery front differential lock
charged battery
Taking Care of the Unexpected
cable stay
jumper cable
183