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Brake system warning
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also illuminates to indicate
a system check. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after
releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Illuminates to ensure the circuit is
functional. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced. With the
ABS light on, normal braking is still functional.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
SecuriLockYanti-theft system
Illuminates when the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced.
Refer toSecuriLockypassive anti-theft systemin theControls and
featureschapter.
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BRAKE
ABS
THEFT
Instrumentation
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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Foglamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
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9. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
10. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
5. Release clip and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb
socket.
6. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
8. To complete installation of the
parking lamp/turn signal assembly,
follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
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Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ..............................210±211
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................209
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ...........................10, 17
replacing bulbs .......................204
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................41
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................65±68
Hood ..........................................169
I
Ignition .................................49, 222
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................118
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................203
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................216
cluster ..................................8, 216
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................157
positioning ...............................157
storage .....................................157
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................85
locking and
unlocking doors ..................88±89
programming entry code .........88
Keys .................................49, 77±79
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........49
valet key ....................................49
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................209
cargo lamps ...............................18
fog lamps ...................................17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............63±64, 208
replacing bulbs .......204, 206±208
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
air suspension .........................133
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 129
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
door ajar ....................................11
engine oil pressure ...................11
high beam .................................10
low fuel ........................................8
Index
241