ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
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.
Note:
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.
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.
6.
Remove the red terminal cover and connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
7.
Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
8.
Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
