2005 SATURN ION Owners Manual

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. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal
for this purpose.10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter to disarm your security system,
if equipped.
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the red protector cap to its original position.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam
headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see
the lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to
be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your
vehicle to your retailer for service. Jumper Cable Removal
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-55.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps (Coupe)
To change a headlamp bulb on a coupe model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector.
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4. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from the
base of the bulb to remove the electrical connector
from the headlamp bulb.
5. Remove the retaining nut by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.Headlamps (Sedan)
To change a headlamp bulb on a sedan model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector.
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4. Access the bulb by turning the dust cap
counterclockwise to remove it.5. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector (A or B)
from the base of the bulb to remove the electrical
connector from the headlamp bulb.
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6. Remove the bulb retaining nut by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
To change a front turn signal bulb on a sedan model, do
the following:
1. The front turn signal lamps are located beside the
headlamps. Follow Steps 1 through 4 to remove the
headlamp assembly. See the headlamp removal
for sedan underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-47
orHeadlamps (Sedan) on page 5-48.
2. Remove the parking/turn bulb socket by rotating it
counterclockwise.
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3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Coupe)
To change a front turn signal bulb on a coupe model,
do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
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Fog Lamps
To change a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach under the front bumper to the rear of the fog
lamp to locate the bulb socket.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)
To change a sidemarker bulb on a coupe model, do the
following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 to remove the headlamp
assembly. See the headlamp removal for coupe
underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-47or
Headlamps (Sedan) on page 5-48.
2. Rotate the sidemarker bulb counterclockwise to
remove it.
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