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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps.
Rotate to the second position to
turn on the headlamps.
²To turn on the interior lamps, push the headlamp control in and
release.
²To turn the interior lamps off, push the headlamp control again.
Your vehicle's headlamp system is equipped with a feature that willnot
dim the instrument panel lighting when the headlamps are on in the
daytime. Even during full daylight, the instrument panel lighting will still
be visible with the headlamp operating.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a predetermined period
of time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
²To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to the next position from OFF.
²To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwiseto OFF.
The headlamps will also turn on when the windshield wipers are
activated.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the key must be in the ON position,
²the parking brake released, and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
OFF
P
OFF
AUTO
LAMPP
Lights
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Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²Interior overhead lamp
²Map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlock
position.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise (when
viewed from the rear) to free it
from the bulb socket, and slide the
ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring to retain the new bulb.
5. Without turning, remove the old
bulb from the lamp assembly by
gently pulling it straight back out of
the lamp assembly.
To install the new bulb:
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.
Lights
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCK
button on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition is
turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the door is left open.
Autolock (if equipped)
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
²all doors are closed, and
²the ignition is in the ON position, and
²you shift into any gear.
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
²any door, except the drivers, is opened then closed while the engine is
running, and
²you put the vehicle in motion.
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and
all vehicle doors are closed.
Automatic door locks can be turned on/off with the keyless entry keypad
through the following procedure:
You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.
1. Enter the keyless entry keypad factory code.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold control 7/8.
3. Within 5 seconds (while holding down control 7/8), press and release
control 3/4.
4. Release control 7/8.
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Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam ...........................15, 64
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................63
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................54, 56
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................137, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ................................10, 188
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................64
J
Jack ............................................164
positioning ...............................164
storage .....................................164
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................97
keypad .......................................98programming entry code .........99
Keys ...................................100±102
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........137
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................64
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps ...............63, 65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±71
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 143
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................82
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................150
Load limits .................................151
GAWR ......................................151
Index
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