2015 Acura TLX jump cable

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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C). or lower.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle Stop
* P. 342
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.
●Appears even though the battery is fully charged
- The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop* Not available on all models

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Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
2. Open the battery terminal cover.■
Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
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WARNING
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.
6-cylinder models
Engine Cover
Pin
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Battery
Terminal Cover

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3.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. 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.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
Booster Battery4-cylinder models
All models
6-cylinder modelsBooster Battery

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6.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the mounting bolt (4-
cylinder models)/engine hanger (6-cylinder
models) as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
7. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
8. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models

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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.■
What to Do After the Engine Starts