2010 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 558

Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions. To jump start your vehicle: 1. 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 like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws. 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. You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it. 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. 2. Turn off all the electrical accessories: climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in neutral (manual) or Park (automatic), and set the parking brake. BATTERY TERMINAL COVER 3. Pull up the battery terminal cover to remove. The battery terminal cover can be removed without removing the left side engine compartment cover. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 555 2010 TL