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Air Conditioning System
Your car's air conditioning is a sealed
system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should
be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do
a couple of things to
make sure the
air conditioning works efficiently.
Periodically
check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning
condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt
stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling
efficiency.
Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft
brush to remove them.
NOTICE
The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure
~pray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.
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Run the air conditioning at least once
a
week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with
the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con­
tained in
the refrigerant.
If the air conditioning does not get as
cold
as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specifications on page
245.)
NOTICE
Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant
for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.

Lights
Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsafe condition
by reducing your
car's visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
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Maintenance

Lights
Check the following:
• Headlights (low and high beam)
• Parking lights
• Taillights
• Brake lights
• Turn signals
• Back-up lights
• Hazard light function
• License plate light
• Side marker lights
• Daytime running lights
(Canadian cars)
If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace
them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page
245 to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.
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Lights
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in
the
circuit even with the light switch off
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself.
If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
car to your dealer to have it replaced.
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Halogen bulbs are used for the high
beam headlight bulbs.
When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects.
If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
NOTICE
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

1. Open the hood.
If you need to change the high
beam headlight bulb on the left
side, remove the coolant reserve
tank from its holder by pulling it
straight up.
2. Remove the electrical connector
from
the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide
the connector off the bulb.
3. Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire from its slot.
Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb
socket.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Lights
6. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Make sure
the bulb is installed correctly by
looking through the headlight lens.
The pins on the base of the bulb
should fit in
the holes in the
headlight assembly.
Pivot the hold­
down wire back in place and clip
the end into the slot.
7. Install the rubber seal over the
back of
the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side
up; it is
marked
''TOP."
8. Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
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Lights
Replacing Front Tum Signal and
Side Marker Light Bulbs
1. If you are changing the bulb on
the driver's side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel
all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine.
If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger's side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
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2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
from the inner fender.
3. Pull the inner fender cover back.
4. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the socket.
7. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly.
Turn it
clockwise to lock it
in place.
8. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
9. Put the inner fender in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center.

Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
1. Push the side turn signal assembly
forward until it pops out of
the
body.
2. Turn the bulb holder one-quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove it
from
the lens. socket.
Push the new
bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in
the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
6. Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, back first.
Push on the front edge until it
snaps into place.
Lights
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the fasteners from the
trunk lining. To remove a fastener,
push on
the center of the head
until it pops in. Then pull it out.
3. Pull the lining back.
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4. Determine which of the four bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, back­
up light, turn signal, or side
marker. 5. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
6. Remove the burned out bulb. To
remove the stop/taillight, back-up
or side marker light bulb, pull the
bulb straight out of its socket. To
remove the turn signal light bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.