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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42000( GV)01/96]
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side markers
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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[MC42800( ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[MC42900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[MC43000( ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
[MC43300( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010432-B
Headlamp bulb removal
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
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[MC44200( GV)12/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling
off the bulb base.
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4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn
to free it from the socket.
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[MC44800( ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC44900( GV)12/95]
1. Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the
socket while aligning the locking tabs.
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[MC45100( GV)12/95]
2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.
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[MC45300( ALL)01/96]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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4. Close the access panel.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
[MC45800( BCGV)12/95]
Your vehicle has a brakelamp mounted in the
rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp.
You may need to remove this lamp at times to
replace the brakelamp bulb or to clean the rear
window.
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp
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Toremovethe high-mount brakelamp:
[MC46400( GV)12/95]
1. Remove the two retaining screws with a
Phillips screwdriver.
[MC46600( GV)12/95]
2. Then lift the whole assembly up and over
the retaining brackets. Do not move upper
part of plastic attachment brackets.
[MC46700( GV)12/95]
3. Twist socket counterclockwise to remove
from lamp.
[MC46900( GV)12/95]
4. Pull bulb out of socket.
[MC47200( GV)12/95]
5. Replace the burned out bulbs.
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Toinstallthe high-mount brakelamp:
[MC47600( GV)12/95]
1. Position the brakelamp over the retaining
brackets.
[MC47800( GV)12/95]
2. Install and tighten the two retaining screws.
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Using the Right Bulbs
[MC48600( V)12/95]
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Index 297
Brakelamp............... 250
bulb replacement.........250, 252
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
Brakes................. 161
adjustment.............. 161
anti-lock............... 161
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 161
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 218
fluid, refill capacities.......218, 258
fluid, specifications........218, 259
front disc.............. 161
if brakes do not grip well....... 161
master cylinder............ 218
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 162
parking............... 163
power braking............ 161
servicing............... 218
stopping distances.......... 175
when storing your vehicle....... 262
Brake-shift interlock........... 168
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
specifications............. 252
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 273
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 273
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 159
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Index 305
H
Hazard flashers.............. 98
Headlamps
aiming................ 248
autolamp system............ 88
bulb specification........... 252
checking alignment.......... 248
cleaning............... 254
daytime running lights......... 86
flashing................ 95
high beam............... 95
replacing bulbs............ 248
turning on and off........... 87
Head restraints............. 123
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 71
High beams
indicator light........... 15,25
operation............. 86,95
High-mount brakelamp......... 250
description.............. 250
replacing the bulb.......... 250
Hood................. 212
latch location............. 212
lubrication specifications........ 259
release lever............. 212
working under the hood....... 210
Horn................... 99
Hoses, checking............. 222
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 268
Idle, relearning...........206, 231
Ignition
chime................. 93
positions of the ignition......... 92
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306 Index
Ignition (continued)
removing the key............ 93
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 142
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 21
mechanical............... 9
Instrument panel............. 71
cleaning............... 255
lighting up panel and interior...... 89
Interval wipers.............. 96
J
Jack.................. 193
operation............... 194
positioning............194, 197
storage................ 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 204
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 115
locking and unlocking doors...... 114
programming entry code........ 116
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 93
positions of the ignition......... 92
removing from the ignition....... 93
stuck in lock position.......... 93
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 88
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 252
checking............... 248
daytime running light system...... 86
dome lamps.............. 89
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