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High beams
Pull toward you until control stops
to activate. Control will return to
original position. Repeat to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during parklamp,
headlamp, and autolamp operation.
²Rotate up to brighten.
²Rotate down to dim.
²Rotate fully up to turn on the
interior lights.
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INTOFF
AUTO
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INTOFF
AUTO
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls in front of each map lamp
to activate the lamps.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the remote entry UNLOCK
control is pressed and the ignition is OFF.
With the ignition key in the OFF, ACC or RUN position, the reading lamp
on the dome lamp can be turned on by pressing the control.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
²Fog lamps
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Interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²front map lamps
²Rear dome/reading lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position.
2. Lift the hood, push and release
four tabs and remove the protective
cover from the headlamps.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the old bulb from the
lamp assembly by turning to unlock
and pulling it straight 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.
1. Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in and
turning to lock in position. You may need to turn the bulb slightly to
align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
3. Install the protective cover and secure with four tabs.
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H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Head restraints .........................121
Headlamps ...................................60
aiming ..................................63±64
autolamp system .......................60
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................62
high beam .................................15
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................60
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................48
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................86±89
Hood ..........................................229
I
Ignition .......................156, 264±265
removing the key ....................180
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................148
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................266
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ................................10, 225
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................62
J
Jack ............................................198
positioning ...............................198
storage .....................................198
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................115
Keys ...........................108, 117, 119
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........156
removing from the ignition ....180
valet key ..................................108
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................60
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................61
headlamps .................................60
headlamps, flash to pass ..........62
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................62
interior lamps .....................65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±68
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
AdvanceTrac .............................13
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 162
brake ..........................................11
bulb warning .............................14
charging system ........................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam ...........................14±15
low coolant ................................13
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