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3. At the back of the headlamp, pull back and up
slightly on the two right angle brackets to
release the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle to expose the back of the bulb
and wiring connector.
5. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb
by grasping the wire with a quick pull
rearward.
6. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of
a turn to free it from the socket. Then slide the
ring off the plastic base of the bad bulb.Keep
the ring.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
7. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
Installing the headlamp bulb1. 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.
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
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
4. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto
the vehicle making sure the alignment pins are
inserted into the proper holes.
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vehicle and push down on the right angle
brackets to lock the lamp into position.
6. Install the plastic sight shield.
7. 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.Aiming HeadlampsYour vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp
Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body. Each
headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal
direction (left/right) and the vertical position
(up/down).NOTE:A non-zero bubble reading does not
necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your
vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the
slope will be included in the level indicator.
Therefore, vertical headlamp adjustment should be
performed only when beam direction appears to be
incorrect or a level surface can be verified.
Tools required: One 4mm socket and ratchet.
The Horizontal aim must be adjusted first.
NOTE:The following procedure assumes that the
vehicle's front structure is in factory alignment
condition. If the vehicle has been in an accident
requiring the front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator should be
recalibrated by the servicing facility.
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Before adjusting your headlamps, you must make
sure that the air suspension has been adjusted to
the proper ride height. In order to do this:
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Make sure the air suspension switch in the
luggage compartment is in the ON position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Open and close the driver's door to allow the
air suspension to fully level.
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Anti-theft system (continued)
disarming an untriggered system.... 128
disarming a triggered system...... 129
triggering...........126, 128
warning light............ 16
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 280
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 279
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............ 25
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 56
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 177
fluid, adding..........238, 240
fluid, checking.........238, 239
fluid, refill capacities......... 272
fluid, specification.......... 273
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................ 240
acid, treating emergencies....... 241
battery saver............. 126
charging system warning light..... 13
disconnecting............ 216
how to service............ 240
jumping a disabled battery....... 211
maintenance-free........... 240
proper disposal, recycling....... 241
replacement, specifications....... 271
servicing.............. 240
voltage gauge............ 13
when storing your vehicle....... 276
Brake fluid............... 229
brake warning light.......... 10
checking and adding......... 229
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description............. 229
specifications............ 273
Brakes................ 171
adjustment............. 171
anti-lock.............. 171
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light........... 11
applying the brakes.......... 171
brake warning light.......... 10
fluid, checking and adding....... 229
fluid, refill capacities......229, 272
fluid, specifications.......... 273
front disc.............. 171
if brakes do not grip well....... 171
master cylinder........... 229
new brake linings........... 5
noise.............171, 172
parking............... 172
power braking............ 171
servicing.............. 229
trailer............... 188
when storing your vehicle....... 276Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 15
Bulbs, replacing............ 261
halogen............... 261
headlamps.............. 262
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 284
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 285
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 272
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 149
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 32
Catalytic converter........... 258
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 250
Changing a tire............. 205
Charging system warning light...... 13
Childproof locks............ 103
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Child safety restraints.......... 148
child safety belts........... 162
child safety seats........... 149
Child safety seats............ 149
and air bags............. 149
attaching with tether straps...... 160
automatic locking mode
(retractor)..........140, 149
in front seat............. 149
in rear outboard seat......... 149
in rear seat............. 149
tether anchorage hardware...... 161
Chime
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 63
safety belt.............. 10
Circuit breakers, see also fuses...... 192
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 268
chrome and aluminum parts...... 268
exterior............... 269
exterior lamps............ 269
fabric................ 270headlamps.............. 269
instrument panel......... 7,269
interior............... 269
interior lamps............ 269
mirrors............. 93,111
plastic parts............. 269
polishing.............. 268
rustproofing............. 268
safety belts............. 269
tail lamps.............. 269
upholstery and interior trim...... 269
washing............... 268
waxing............... 268
wheels............... 270
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 45
electronic automatic temperature
control.............. 45
heating............... 45
Clock................. 60
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calculating............. 184
definition.............. 183
driving with a heavy load....... 183
location............... 183
H
Hazard flashers............. 68
Headlamps
aiming............... 264
autolamp system........... 57
checking alignment.......... 261
cleaning.............. 261
daytime running lights........ 56
flashing............... 65
high beam............. 65
replacing bulbs........... 261
turning on and off.......... 57
warning chime............ 15
Head restraints............. 131
Heated mirrors............. 112
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system.............. 45High beams
indicator light............ 15
operation............ 56,65
Hood................. 223
latch location............ 223
lubrication specifications....... 273
release lever............. 223
working under the hood....... 221
Horn................. 69
I
Idle, relearning..........216, 221
Ignition
chime............... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing the key.......... 63
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....148, 149
Instrument panel............. 7
cleaning............... 269
Interval wipers............. 66
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J
Jack................. 206
operation...........207, 208
positioning..........207, 208
storage............... 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 214
disconnecting cables......... 216
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 121
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing from the ignition...... 63
stuck in lock position........62,63
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 57
checking.............. 261daytime running light system..... 56
flashing the lamps.......... 65
hazard flashers............ 68
headlamps.............. 57
high beams............. 65
interior lamps............ 56
replacing bulbs............ 261
trailer............... 188
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)......... 64,65
Lap belts............... 141
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
anti-theft.............. 16
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
engine oil pressure.......... 12
hazard warning light......... 68
high beam............. 15
lowoil............... 12
oil pressure............. 12
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