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delay time may be changed by following the steps below (steps 1
through 6 must be done within 10 seconds):
1. Turn the key to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
2. Rotate the headlamp control to
the autolamp position.
3. Rotate the headlamp control to
the OFF position.
4. Turn the key to the 3rd (ON)
position.
5. Turn the key back to the 1st
(LOCK) position.
6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).
7. Turn the headlamp control to the OFF position when the desired
delay time (up to 3 minutes) has been reached.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Turn on the low-beam headlamps.
Press the foglamp control, located
on the instrument panel, to activate
the foglamps. The foglamp LED will
illuminate when the foglamps are
on. When the highbeams are
activated, the foglamps will not
operate.
Press the foglamp control to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position.
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp
position.
•the vehicle not in park and the parking brake released.
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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 with your 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.
Smart park lamps (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the DRL and autolamp features, your
park lamps will turn on automatically when lighting conditions are dark
and DRL has the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output (the
headlamp control is in the OFF position).
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.
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2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground
and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical
wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The
center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right. If
this edge is not at the horizontal
reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then use a 4mm
socket to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust down)
or clockwise (to adjust up) aligning
the upper edge of the light pattern
to the horizontal line.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover
the right-hand headlamp and repeat
steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand
headlamp.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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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 bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps (low
beams)2
H11
Headlamps (high
beams)2
H7
Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker2
3157K
Rear turn lamps 2 3156K
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Foglamp (front) 2 H10
Center High-mount
stop lamp5
168
Rear license plate
lamp2
W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. Press down on the wire retainer
to release it and access the back of
the headlamp assembly.
Lowbeam bulb replacement
3. Locate the outboard most bulb,
turn it a
1⁄4turn to the outside of
the vehicle and pull the bulb socket
straight out to remove the bulb.
Highbeam bulb replacement
4. Locate the bulb that is the most
center in the vehicle and remove
the electrical connector by pulling it
straight off.
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Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
High engine temperature Warning cannot be reset
Driver door ajar
Passenger door ajar
Rear left door ajar
Rear right door ajar
Park brake on Warning returns after 10 minutes
Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Liftgate glass ajar
Service emission sys
Check fuel cap
Low brake fluid
Service brake system
Check brake lamps
Check left headlamp
Check right headlamp
Check left high beam
Check right high beam
Check left turn lamps
Check right turn lamps
Engine change oil soon
Engine oil change now
Low fuel
Service4X4
Turn signal on
4X4 locked temporarily Temporary alert
4X4 disabled temporarily
4X4 auto restored
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
7 10A* Instrument cluster, Diagnostic
connector, Power mirror switch,
Radio
8—Not used
9 30A** Power door locks, Power seats
10 15A* Heated mirrors
11 15A* Sunroof
12 5A* Radio
13—Not used
14—Not used
15 30A** Power windows
16 15A* Subwoofer
17 15A* Low beams
18 10A* 4x4
19—Not used
20 15A* Horn
21 10A* Rear wiper motor, Rear wiper
washer
22 10A* Electrochromatic mirror,
Instrument cluster
23 5A* Not used
24 20A* Cigar lighter
25 20A* Front wiper motor, Front wiper
washer
26 5A* Climate control system mode
switch
27 5A* Canister vent, Speed control
cancel switch
28 10A* Instrument cluster
29 10A* Reverse park aid
30 5A* Not used
31—Not used
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 25A* I/P fuse panel (RUN/START)
2 25A* Headlamp power
3 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior
lamps, Headlamp power
4 5A* Keep Alive Power (KA PWR)
5 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
6 20A* Fuel pump
7 40A** RUN/ACC relay -
Electrochromatic mirror, Cigar
lighter, Front and rear wipers
8 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Injectors and coil
9 15A* Alternator
10 30A* Heated seats
11 10A* PCM
12 20A* Power point #1
13 20A* Fog lamps
14 15A* A/C clutch, A/C relay
1530A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
solenoid
17 50A** Ignition (main)
18 40A** Blower motor
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