Honda ACCORD Owner's Manual page 323

WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
4-cylinder models
If the terminals are severely cor-
roded, clean them with baking soda
and water. Then use a wrench to
loosen and remove the cables from
the terminals. Always disconnect the
negative ( ) cable first and recon-
−
nect it last. Clean the battery termi-
nals with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and tighten
the cables, then coat the terminals
with grease.
6-cylinder models
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the car's
electrical system.
Maintenance
Battery
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