ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
2. Get the two vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To
avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake.
Notice
If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help protect both batteries and radios.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The remote positive (+) terminal is located on the engine compartment
fuse block, under a red cap. Do not remove the black fuse box cover.
Caution
An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
Caution
Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could
be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the
place with water and get medical help immediately.
Caution
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know:
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Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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Do not connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.
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Do not connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with dead battery because this can cause sparks.
