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4-40 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel
will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash,
telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes
or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the chocks are in place, release the regular
brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Press the button on the
instrument panel to make
your front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on
and off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
To turn off the flashers, press the button.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
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Horizontal Aiming Vertical Aiming
1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator
is lined up with zero.
2. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble
is lined up with zero.
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp
Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2. Twist the bulb assembly retainer and pull out
the bulb.
3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 to replace the bulb
assembly. Be sure to properly align the bulb with the
locating feature in the assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Open the trunk lid and locate the center
high
-mounted stop lamp on the inside of the lid.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
three screws.
3. Gently remove and replace the bulbs.
4. Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lamp.
For the type of bulb, seeªReplacement Bulbsºin
the Index.
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6-33 Turn Signal and Stop/Taillamp
Bulb Replacement
A. Parking/Brake Lamp
B. Parking Lamp
C. Turn Signal
D. Back up Lamp
E. Parking LampFor the type of bulb, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in
the Index.
1. Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk.
2. Pull back the trunk trim.
3. Remove the three wing nut bolts which fasten the
taillamp lens to the vehicle.
4. Carefully remove the taillamp lens from the body
and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it.
5. Press the three tabs to release the plate from
the lamp.
6. To remove a bulb, gently pull the bulb out from
the socket.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 6 to reassemble
the taillamp.
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Driver's Side
Fuse Usage
RADIO SW Steering Wheel Radio Switches
RADIO ACC Radio
WIPER Windshield Wiper Motor,
Washer Pump
TRUNK
REL/RFA/RADIO
AMPTrunk Release Relay/Motor,
RKE, Audio AmplifierFuse Usage
TURN LPS Turn Signal Lamps
PWR MIRROR Power Mirrors
AIR BAG Air Bags
BFC BATT Body Computer (BFC)
PCM ACC PCM
DR LOCK Door Lock Motors
IPC/BFC ACC Cluster, Body Computer (BFC)
STOP LPS Stop Lamps
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps
IPC/HVAC BATT HVAC Head, Cluster,
Data Link Connector
Circuit Breaker Usage
PWR SEAT Power Seats
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Fuse Usage
Mini
-Fuses
41) Ignition System
42) Back
-Up Lamps, Brake Transaxle
Shift Interlock
43) Horn
44) Powertrain Control Module
45) Parking Lamps
46) Rear Defog, Daytime Running
Lamps, Climate Control System
47) Canister Vent Valve, Exhaust
Oxygen Sensors
48) Fuel Pump, Injectors
49) Generator
50) Right
-Hand Headlamp
51) Left
-Hand Headlamp
52) Cooling Fan
53) HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
54) Not Used
55) Not Used
56) Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses
57) Not Used
Replacement Bulbs
Outside Lamps (Rear) Bulb
Back
-Up Lamps 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High
-Mounted Stop Lamp 912. . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Lamps 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Taillamps 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Lamps (Front) Bulb
Halogen Headlamps
-Low Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Headlamps
-High Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Marker Lamps 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Lamps Bulb
Dome (Base) 561. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome (Uplevel) 212
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Brake (Continued)
System Warning Light 2-56, 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock 2-29, 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 2-57, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-29, 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back-Up Lamp 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHMSL 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamps 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoplamp 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-12, 2-30, 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of Your Compact Disc Player 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Deck Service 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player 3-9, 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player Care 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Player 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage Area 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-32 . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chains, Safety 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator Light 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-45 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-47 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-48 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheels 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Fabric Problems 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing with a Trailer 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Accessory Outlets 2
-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-11, 8-12, 8-13 . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Door Security Locks 2
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote
Lock Control 2
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release Lockout 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock Control 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10, 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6, 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder Light 1-8, 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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