2011 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 509

Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: COVER 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 frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws. 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: heater, A/C, climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Park, and set the parking brake. BOOSTER BATTERY 3. Remove the battery cover (see page 492 ), then remove the secondary under-hood fuse box cover from the positive ( ) terminal on the battery. The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables. 4. Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( ) terminal on your vehicle's battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 503