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Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF
position, then open the hood.
2. At the back of the
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Pull headlamp
assembly forward and
disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb
retaining ring by
rotating it
counterclockwise and
slide off the plastic
base.
5. Remove the old bulb
from the lamp assembly
by pulling it straight
out of the lamp
assembly.
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.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position and open the hood.
2. At the back of the
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Pull headlamp
assembly forward and
rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket
and push in the new
bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the
headlamp switch is in
the OFF position and
then open the trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locate
access hole under the
rear decklid.
3. Rotate the bulb
socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the
headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
2. Rotate the foglamp
bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove from foglamp.
3. Disconnect the
electrical connector and pull the bulb straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the
headlamp switch is in
the OFF position and
then open trunk and
remove bulb socket
from the trunk lid by
turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified
technician.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:
Rotate the end of the
control away from you
to increase the interval
speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to
decrease the interval speed of the wipers.
•Top two positions are for LO and HI speed
constant wipe.
Windshield washer:
Push the end of the
stalk:
•briefly: causes a
single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three
times with washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid
will be activated for up to ten seconds.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm
away from the vehicle.
Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper
arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the
blade and pull the
wiper blade down
toward the windshield
to remove it from the
arm.
2. Attach the new
wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a
click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum
performance.
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering
wheel:
1. Pull and hold the
steering wheel release
control toward you.
2. Move the steering
wheel up or down until
you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel release control. This
will lock the steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
OVERHEAD STORAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
Be sure to
secure objects
when placed in the
storage net in order
to help reduce the
risk that they
become projectiles in
the event of a
collision.
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A driver’s first responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. The most important
thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid
distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait
until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications
Equipment.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so
that the eyelet is over the
pointed end of the
retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make
sure that the mat does not
interfere with the operation
of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the
floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is located in the
glove compartment. Press to open trunk.
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
The convertible topwill not operateunless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when
the top material is wet.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of
loss, replacement keys are available from your
dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a
safe place in case you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft System
for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all
doors and L to lock all
doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior
luggage compartment release handle that provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the luggage
compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.
UL
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To open the luggage
compartment door (lid)
from within the
luggage compartment,
pull the illuminated“T”
shaped handle and
push up on the trunk
lid. The handle is
composed of a material
that will glow for hours
in darkness following
brief exposure to
ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be located either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the
luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Keep vehicle
doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys
and remote
transmitters out of a
child’s reach.
Unsupervised
children could lock
themselves in the
trunk and risk injury.
Children should be
taught not to play in
vehicles.
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