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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—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,
three 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 four 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 four 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 three push pins and two plastic mushroom nuts.
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Wagon
The tail lamp/turn lamp/brake
lamp/backup bulbs 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
outwards from the body side panel.
When pulling you will feel a slight
resistance at the forward edge of
the lamp from a hidden snap
attachment holding the lamp to the
body side panel; pull the lamp
outwards firmly to release the attachment.
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 the body side panel and
secure it with two bolts.
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Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically
adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror
since this may impair proper mirror performance.
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. SelectLto adjust the left mirror
orRto adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any 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.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and liftgate (wagon), turn
off the interior lamps (if they were on) and arm the anti-theft system.
Note:The parklamps will flash once if all doors and liftgate (wagon) are
closed.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors and liftgate are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will flash once.
If any of the doors or liftgate (wagon) are not properly closed the horn
will make two quick chirps, and the parklamps will not flash. As soon as
all vehicle doors and the liftgate (wagon) are closed, the parklamps will
flash once to confirm that all doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Both the horn will sound and the
parklamps will flash for a maximum of 30 seconds. Press again or turn
the ignition to the 4 (ON) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to
timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to unlock the trunk or liftgate (wagon).
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How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK)
position to 3 (OFF).
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:
•the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any 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.
On vehicles equipped with the remote entry system, the following items
will illuminate:
•Puddle lamps (if equipped)
•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•the remote entry transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature (Note:All doors must be
closed and remain closed throughout the process.):
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)
position, and then press the power
door unlock control 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)
position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)
position. The horn will chirp one time as confirmation that the
programming mode is staged.
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