ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
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They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice
If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
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
