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[SV39501(ALL)02/95]
4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it
counterclockwise (when viewed from the
rear) about an eighth of a turn to free it
from the bulb socket, and by sliding the ring
off the plastic base. Keep the ring. It is to be
used again to retain the new bulb.
[SV39550(ALL)02/95]
5. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket. Do not turn the bulb while you
remove it.
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[SV39601(ALL)03/95]
To install a bulb:
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[SV39650(ALL)02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[SV39701(ALL)08/95]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV39750(ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV39800(ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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[SV39850(ALL)02/95]
Aiming Headlamps
[SV39901(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle
Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on the
headlamp reflector extension and headlamp
housing. Each headlamp may be properly aimed
in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the
vertical direction (up/down) by performing the
steps outlined in the following paragraphs. The
horizontal aim must be adjusted first.
[SV39950(ALL)06/95]
Tools required: One 4mm box wrench or open
end wrench.
[SV40050(ALL)04/95]
Position the vehicle on a surface that is level on
the front-to-rear direction.
[SV40075(ALL)04/95]
If the vehicle cannot be placed on a true level
surface, the headlamps still can be adjusted
using the VHAD if the slope of the surface is
accurately known and does not differ by more
than1.2Êfrom true level. A difference of 2.27
inches in height of the surface between the front
and rear wheels corresponds to1.2Êslope.
[SV40100(ALL)04/95]
If the vertical adjuster is within +/s4
graduations about zero, the vertical headlamp
aim is within specification; and if the horizontal
adjuster is within +/s2 graduations about zero,
the horizontal headlamp aim is within
specification.
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Vertical aim adjustment
[SV40601(ALL)04/95]
1. With the hood open, locate the bubble level
vertical aim indicator. It is visible when
viewed from above and to the rear of the
headlamp.
[SV40650(ALL)04/95]
2. With the vehicle on a level surface, use a
4mm wrench to turn the vertical aim
adjustment screw (outboard screw) located
on the back of the lamp assembly clockwise
or counterclockwise until the bubble in the
spirit level is centered when viewed from
directly above the bubble.
[SV40725(ALL)04/95]
3. Close the hood.
[SV40750(ALL)06/95]
If the vehicle is on a downward or upward
slope of not more than1.2Ê, theVHAD's bubble
level can be used to correct for the effects of the
surface slope, provided that the slope is
accurately known.
[SV40775(ALL)06/95]
Each graduation of the bubble level represents
0.19Ê ofdownward or upward slope. To correct
for the effects of a surface slope, turn the
vertical aim adjustment screw until the bubble is
centered at a position corresponding to the slope
of the surface.
[SV40800(ALL)02/95]
Each 0.1 inch difference in surface height
between the front and the rear wheels
corresponds to0.053Ê ofsurface slope; each0.19Ê
of surface slope corresponds to 0.36 inches
difference in surface height between the front
and rear wheels.
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358 Index
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 232
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 138
triggering.............. 138
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 240
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 237
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 169
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 108
Automatic transaxle
driving with...........191, 195
fluid, adding............. 298
fluid, checking............ 296
fluid, refill capacities......... 328
fluid, specification........... 330
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 330
refill capacities............ 328
B
Backing up.............193, 198
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 217
battery saver............. 113
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 282
jumping a disabled battery....... 217
proper disposal, recycling....... 283
replacement, specifications....... 329
servicing............... 282
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 73
checking and adding......... 298
description.............. 298
specifications............. 330
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Brakelamp
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
lamp out warning light......... 87
Brakes
adjustment.............. 202
anti-lock............... 203
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 81
applying the brakes.......... 202
brake warning light........... 73
fluid, checking and adding...... 298
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
fluid, specifications.......... 330
front disc.............. 202
master cylinder............ 298
new brake linings............ 5
noise................ 203
parking............... 205
servicing............... 298
trailer................ 215
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 196
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)......... 76,115
Built-in child seat............. 46
Built-in child seat, cleaning......... 57
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 313
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
specifications............. 322
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360 Index
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 245
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 246
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 328
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 68
Cargo cover............... 162
Cargo net................ 161
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 33
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 177
Catalytic converter............ 323
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 182
Chains, tires.............. 294
Changing a tire............. 222
Charging system warning light....... 74
Childproof locks............. 125
Child safety restraints........... 31
child safety belts............ 57
child safety seats............ 33
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 26,33
attaching with tether straps....... 43
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14, 33
built-in................ 46
in front seat.............. 35
in rear outboard seat.......... 35
tether anchorage hardware........ 44
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 187
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment.......... 264
exterior................ 6
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Index 361
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 108
fabric................ 151
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
interior............... 151
interior lamps............ 113
mirrors............... 154
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rear windows............ 105
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
upholstery and interior trim...... 151
washing................ 6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 295
windows............... 105
Climate control system
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 95
manual heating and air conditioning . . . 93
Clock................. 113
Cold engine starting............ 62
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 12
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 182
Console, description........... 156
Controls
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors............... 153
steering column........... 115
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Index 367
H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 316
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 322
checking alignment.......... 313
cleaning............... 108
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 313
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 77
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
High beams.............. 115
indicator light............. 76
operation.............. 115
High-mount brakelamp,
replacing the bulb.......... 319
Hitch................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 259
lubrication specifications........ 330
release lever............. 258
working under the hood....... 256
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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