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
101
.
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
188
).
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to
find the problem. See
Towing
on
page
193
.
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 precautions you should
take. Follow the directions
closely.
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
145
). 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.
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
accessories: heater, A/C,
stereo system, lights, etc. Put
the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking
brake.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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.
NOTICE