If the engine won t start, jump starting – Acura 2008 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to

on page

.

Do you have fuel? Check the fuel

gauge; the warning indicator may

not be working.

There may be an electrical

problem, such as no power to the

fuel pump. Check all the fuses

(see page

).

If you find nothing wrong, you will

need a qualified technician to find

the problem. See

on page

.

Although this seems like a simple

procedure, you should take several

precautions.

You cannot start your vehicle by

pushing or pulling it.

Put the transmission in neutral or

Park, and set the parking brake.

Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A/C, climate

control, audio system, lights, etc.

Open the hood, and check the

physical condition of the battery.

In very cold weather, check the

condition of the electrolyte. If it

seems slushy or frozen, do not try

jump starting until it thaws.

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Starting the

Engine

Emergency

Towing

Jump Starting

If the Engine Won t Start, Jump Starting

To Jump Start Your Vehicle:

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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.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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