Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Check gauge:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
CHECK
GAGE
OVERDRIVE
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Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel, rotate the dimmer
control clockwise/counterclockwise
when the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the interior lamps, rotate
the dimmer control fully
counterclockwise.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF
position.
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HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT
The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be
aimed visually by doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level
surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away from a vertical plain surface
(3). Check your headlamp alignment
at night or in a dark area so that
you can see the headlamp beam
pattern.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) Twenty-five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
•(5) Center of headlamps
•(6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or
cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or
feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the
ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the
wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
and open the hood.
4. Locate the high intensity area of
the beam pattern and place the top
edge of the intensity zone even with
the horizontal reference line (4). If
the top edge of the high intensity
area is not even with the horizontal
line, follow the next step to adjust
it.
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5.
•Aerodynamic:Locate the
vertical adjuster (2) for each
headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust up) or
counterclockwise (to adjust
down).
•Sealed beam:Locate the vertical
adjuster (1) for each headlamp.
Adjust the aim by turning the
adjuster control either clockwise
(to adjust up) or
counterclockwise (to adjust
down).
6. In addition to the horizontal line
marked in step 2, a pair of vertical
lines (5) must be marked at the
center line of the headlamps on the
wall or screen.
7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam
pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the
vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left
edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow
the next step to adjust it.
8.
•Aerodynamic:Locate the horizontal adjuster (1) for each headlamp.
Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the
high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the
headlamp under adjustment.
•Sealed beam:Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headlamp.
Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the
high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the
headlamp under adjustment.
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Front and rear courtesy/reading
lamps
The dome portion of the lamp, the
center light, can be turned on when
the headlamp control is rotated fully
counterclockwise or when any door
is opened.
The reading lamp portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on
and off at the lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number
of bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H5054
Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007
Park lamp and turn signal (front) 2 4157K or 3157K
Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp 2 3457K or 3357K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
24 — Not used
25 10A Left headlamp (low beam)
26 20A Cigar lighter, Diagnostics
27 5A Radio
28 — Not used
29 — Not used
30 15A Headlamps (high beam indicator)
31 10A Right headlamp (low beam)
32 20A Power point #1 (instrument
panel)
33 10A Start relay
34 — Not used
35 — Not used
36 5A Instrument illumination
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 10A Trailer tow electric brake, Center
High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL), Brake lamps
40 20A Power point #2 (2nd row seating
position - driver side)
41 30A Modified vehicle
42 20A circuit
breakerPower windows
43 — Not used
44 20A circuit
breakerWiper/washer
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
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refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................233, 236
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
F
Fail safe cooling ........................210
Fluid capacities .........................228
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................153
Fuel ............................................211
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap ...........................................213
capacity ...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........214
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................215
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................211, 213, 216
filter, specifications ........215, 227
fuel pump shut-off switch .....166
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...........214, 236–237
quality ......................................214
running out of fuel .................215
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................211
Fuses ..........................................168
G
Garage door opener ....................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............213
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................215
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................166Headlamps ...................................42
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs ...................48–49
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heater only system .............39, 41
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition .......................147, 236–237
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..91
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................220
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......176
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........147
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............42
headlamps .................................42
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