HONDA 2011 CR-Z - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 295)

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure ■
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery terminal.
Connect the other end of the first jumper
2.
cable to the assisting vehicle’s terminal.
Use a 12 volt booster battery only.
Connect the second jumper cable to the 3.
assisting vehicle’s terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part of the engine.
If your vehicle is connected to another
5.
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If
6.
it turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions
and may prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING
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.
Assisting
Vehicle’s
Battery
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