Acura 2005 RL - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 344)

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
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.
Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Remove the battery cover (see
page
), then remove the
secondary under-hood fuse box
cover from the positive (
)
terminal on the battery.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake.
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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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