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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the screw and pry the license plate
lamp lens down.
2. Pull down the lens assembly and
rotate the lens counterclockwise.
3. Grasp the bulb and carefully pull
the bulb from the socket and push
in the new bulb.
4. Align the socket and bulb with
the lens assembly and rotate until seated.
5. Re-insert the bulb and lens assembly into the opening and install the
screw.
Replacing center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate.
2. Remove the upper portion of the
liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate
trim around the upper portion and
pull it towards the glass.Note:The
liftgate trim is attached at 8
locations with snap-in attachments.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector to the CHMSL by
depressing the tab and pull to
separate the electrical connectors.
4. Use a 9mm torx hex
socket/wrench to unscrew the two
CHMSL bolts that attach the CHMSL
to the liftgate.
5. Grasp the CHMSL and pull it down to disengage the center snap-in
attachment.
6. Replace the lamp by following the above procedures in reverse order.
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Always close liftgate window before opening liftgate. Liftgate
glass and liftgate should never be open at the same time. Failure
to observe this warning may result in personal injury or damage to
your vehicle.
Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling out.
LUGGAGE RACK
Your vehicle is equipped with roof
rack side rails and may be equipped
with optional cross bars. The
maximum recommended load is 120
lbs (48 kg), evenly distributed on
the cross bars. If it is not possible to
distribute the load, position it as far
rearward as possible. Use the tie
down loops (on the thumbwheels)
to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
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The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and liftgate and open the liftgate
window without a key.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.
The liftgate glass features operate as long as the vehicle is in P (Park).
The panic feature operates with the key in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2
(ACC) position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALLremote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors/liftgate
Press this control to unlock the
driver’s door. The interior lamps will
illuminate with the ignition is in the
1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
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