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locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
pg. 149 Maintenance
Bulbs
The following bulbs are used in the vehicle:
Bulb Type Socket
1. High beam H7 65W-
1. Low beam H11 55W-
2. Bi-Xenon headlight (option) D2R 35W
3. Front fog lights H1 55W
4. Front parking lights, front/rear side marker lights, license plate li\
ght, rear
footwell lighting W5W
W2,1x9,5d
5. Front turn signals H21W BAY9s
5. Rear fog light P21/4W BAY9s
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5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the glass) in the holder.
6. Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until i\
t seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing.
8. Press the rubber cover into place.
Replacing the parking light/side marker light bulbs
1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull\
it out of the headlight housing.
2. Pull the bulb straight out.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the g\
rooves in the holder and press it
into place.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and tur\
n it approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise.
pg. 152 Maintenance
Bulbs (contd)
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Replacing the turn signal bulb
1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull\
it out of the headlight housing.
2. Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of the holder.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the g\
rooves in the holder. Press it in
and turn it slightly clockwise.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and tur\
n it approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise.
Replacing the side turn signal bulb
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Pry out the lens by inserting a small screw driver under the lower ed\
ge.
3. Turn the lamp holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight o\
ut.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the holder.
5. Press the new bulb into the holder.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder in the lens and turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
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Front fog lights
Avoid touching the glass on the bulb with your fingers.
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise to release it.
3. Replace the bulb. The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to th\
e shape of the bulb holder.
4. Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise. The side \
of the holder marked "TOP" should
face upward.
pg. 153 Maintenance
Location of tail light bulbs
A - Turn signal
B - Brake light
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C - Back-up light
D - Parking light
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
2. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate, and fold up the rear sec\
tion of the cargo area floor.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, deta\
ch the holder's bands.
4. Remove the corner panel (1 in the illustration above).
5. Open the cover (2) in the side panel by pulling the tab (3) upwar\
d/outward.
6. Loosen the bolts (4) with the 10 mm wrench.
7. Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.
8. Disconnect the wiring.
9. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the \
lens.
10. Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise and pull out.
11. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove. Insert a new bulb.
12. Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise.
13. Press wiring back into place.
14. Align the tail light housing with the holes for the retaining bolts \
and press it into place.
15. Tighten the retaining bolts.
16. Reinsert the side and corner panels.
pg. 154 Maintenance
Bulbs (contd)
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Rear fog light
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see illustration above)
3. Pry out the lamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull out the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place.
Door step courtesy lights
The door step courtesy lights are located under the dashboard on the dri\
ver's and passenger's sides. To
replace a bulb:
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
2. Replace the defective bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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Bulbs (contd)
License plaste lights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a Torx screwdriver.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the housing and screw it into place.
pg. 157 Maintenance
Fuses
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5. Driver's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror25A
6. Front passenger's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror \
25A
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9. Audio, navigation system (option) 10A
10. On-board diagnostics, headlight switch, steering wheel angle sensor,\
steering wheel
module 5A
11. Ignition switch, SRS, engine control module, immobilizer 7.5A
12. Ceiling lighting, upper electronic control module 10A
13. Moonroof (option) 15A
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