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7. Carefully lift the lamp assembly
away from the liftgate.
8. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise and
pulling it out from the lamp
assembly.
9. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
10. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs Ð Decklid spoiler
Your vehicle may be equipped with a decklid spoiler that has a high
mount stop lamp module containing integral multiple light emitting
diodes (LED). If one or more LEDs burn out, the complete lamp module
has to be replaced. See your dealer for the replacement LED module.
To replace the LED module:
1. Remove the two outboard
grommets from the inside of the
decklid
2. On the inside of the decklid,
remove the three nuts that hold the
spoiler on and remove the spoiler.
3. On the underside of the spoiler,
remove the two decorative screw
covers (on the LED module).
4. Remove the two screws that are
holding the LED module in place.
5. Remove the wiring harness
grommet and disengage the
electrical connector.
6. Replace the LED module.
7. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Wagon
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position and remove screw and
the license plate lamp assembly
from liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the lamp assembly on
liftgate with screw.
Sedan
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position and remove two
screws, grommets and the license
plate lamp assembly from the trunk
lid.
2. Carefully pull the bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
3. Install the lamp assembly on
trunk lid with two grommets,
ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and
secure with two screws.
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Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
Sedan
The tail lamp, brake lamp, turn
signal lamp and backup lamp bulbs
are located in the same portion of
the tail lamp assembly. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position and open trunk and
remove two plastic mushroom nuts,
five push pins and the plastic cover
from inside the trunk to access the
lamp assembly.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.
3. Remove three nut and washer
assemblies and the lamp assembly
from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket and
push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by rotating it
clockwise.
7. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nut and washer
assemblies ensuring the washers on the nuts are flush with the body to
prevent water from entering the trunk.
8. Carefully push the carpet back in to place and install the plastic cover
inside the trunk with five push pins and two plastic mushroom nuts.
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Wagon
The tail lamp/turn lamp
bulbs/brake/backup are located in
the same portion of the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other.
Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position and open the liftgate
to expose the lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate and secure with two
bolts.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
²weather conditions,
²nearby radio towers,
²structures around the vehicle, or
²other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you
to:
²lock or unlock all vehicle doors,
²open the trunk or the liftgate,
and
²sound the panic alarm.
If there is a problem with the
remote entry system make sure to
takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to the
dealership, this will aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver's door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors and the liftgate (wagon).
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the the 4 (ON) position. If the dome lamp control is in theoff
position the illuminated entry feature will not work.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 3 (OFF) position.
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4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)
position and 4 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.Note:After 20
seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
²the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
²the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
²the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
²after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry system.
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
²lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
²open the trunk or liftgate (wagon).
²activate or deactivate the autolock feature.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5±digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, is marked on
the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You
can also create your own 5±digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.Note:The keyless entry keypad and
interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock.
2. Within five seconds press the 1²2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. The doors will again lock then unlock, to confirm that your personal
keycode has been programmed to the module.
Tips:
²Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
²Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
²The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
²If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.
Note:To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1
²2 on the keypad, or press the 7²8 and 9²0 pads simultaneously to
lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode.
Erasing personal codes
1. Enter the factory set 5±digit code. The keyless entry keypad and
interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock.
123
45678
90
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To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, then
lift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches. Pull
up on the handle and push the floor panel into place.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant classifications and conditions and crash severity
before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a
range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of:
²Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints.
²Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,
and safety belt usage sensors.
²Driver's seat position sensor.
²Front crash severity sensor.
²Front passenger sensing system
²Passenger Air Bag Off indicator light.
²Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors.
²Restraint system warning light and back-up tone.
²The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, and indicator lights.
How does the personal safety system work?
The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle's safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
classification and conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors
provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a
crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either
none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage air bag supplemental
restraints based on crash severity and occupant classification and
conditions.
The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with
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