Honda 1994 Civic Owner's Manual page 173

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting
The Starter Operates
Normally
In this case, the starter motor
sounds normal when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to Starting
the Engine on page
Do you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page 183).
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See Towing on page
188.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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Jump Starting
If your car's battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery.
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, there are several precau-
tions you should take. Follow the
directions closely.
99 .
A battery can explode if you
do not follow the correct pro-
cedure, seriously injuring any-
one nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
To jump start your car:
1. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page 139 ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump
starting until it thaws.
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 or explode.
2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral
or Park and set the parking
brake.