Get Handling the Unexpected -> If the Battery Is Dead Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

If the Battery Is Dead

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,

then open the hood.

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1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.

2. Connect the first jumper cable to your

vehicle’s battery + terminal.

1.5 L engine models

A battery can explode if you do not follow

the correct procedure, seriously injuring

anyone nearby.

3. Connect the other end of the first jumper

cable to the booster battery + terminal.

u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

u When using an automotive battery

charger to boost your 12-volt battery,

select a lower charging voltage than

15-volt. Check the charger manual for

the proper setting.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking

materials away from the battery.

Booster Battery

2.0 L engine models

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they

do not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful

not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable

ends to touch each other while attaching or

detaching the jumper cables.

4. Connect the second jumper cable to the

booster battery - terminal.

Booster Battery

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5. Connect the other end of the second

jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt

as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable

to any other part.

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1.5 L engine models

Engine Mounting Bolt

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and

may prevent the engine from starting.

6. If your vehicle is connected to another

vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine

and increase its rpm slightly.

7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it

turns over slowly, check that the jumper

cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

2.0 L engine models

Engine Mounting Bolt

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1What to Do After the Engine Starts

What to Do After the Engine Starts

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The Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety support and

low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in

amber along with a message in the driver information

interface when you set the power mode to ON after

reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following

order.

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.

2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -

terminal.

3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.

4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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Handling the Unexpected -> If the Battery Is Dead for Your Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

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