How to Jump Start a Acura ILX Hybrid

1. Turn off power to electric devices such as audio and lights, switch off the engine, then open the hood.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first cable to the assisting vehicle's + terminal, using a 12-volt booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the assisting vehicle's - terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the second cable to the engine mounting bolt as shown, and to no other part.
6. Start the assisting vehicle's engine and raise its rpm slightly, then try starting your engine.
7. After your engine starts, remove the cables in reverse: your ground, assisting - terminal, your + terminal, then assisting + terminal.

• If the engine turns over slowly, check that the cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
• Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.
• Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer afterward.

Source: 2014 Acura ILX Hybrid owner's manual, PDF pages 332, 333. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.