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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the
exterior of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If
you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 402.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modi ed. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, or airbag wiring can affect
the operation of the airbag system. If you have
questions, call Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 402.
Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have
information about the location of the airbag
sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and
airbag wiring.
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Lockout Protection
This feature helps prevent locking the key in the
car. The driver’s door can only be locked with
the door closed. From the outside of the vehicle,
close the driver’s door and lock it using the key or
the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never
be locked out of your vehicle. Always remember
to take your key with you.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
trunk lid open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If you must drive with the trunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 122.
To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of
your vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn the key clockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 150.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 122.To open the liftgate on your hatchback from
outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use
the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
Then pull up the handle above the license
plate to open the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the
central door unlocking system or remote keyless
entry, if equipped. SeeCentral Door Unlocking
System on page 95andRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 91.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
The safety belt light will
come on and stay on
until the driver’s
safety belt is buckled.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will
not come on.
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound
for several seconds when the ignition is turned
to ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts.
The tone will not sound if the driver’s safety belt
is already buckled.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag sensor, the
airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information
on the airbag system, seeAirbag System
on page 68.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
Secondary Information Center (SIC), which shows
the airbag symbol. The system checks the
airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag sensor, the
airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information
on the airbag system, seeAirbag System
on page 68.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on or flashes when you
are driving, your airbag system may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away by
your dealer.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not in ate in
a crash, or they could even in ate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition to ON. If
the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Finish Damage.......................................... 352
Underbody Maintenance............................ 352
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 352
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 353
Vehicle Identi cation.................................. 354
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 354
Service Parts Identification Label............... 354
Electrical System........................................ 355
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 355
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 355Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 355
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 356
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 356
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 357
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 361
Capacities and Speci cations.................... 368
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 369
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 370
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Headlamps (Hatchback)
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. Remove the five screws from top of the
radiator grille.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Remove the three bolts from the
headlamp assembly.5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
7. Remove the headlamp cap.
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8. Release the spring that retains the bulb by
loosing the screw.
9. Remove the old bulb.
10. Install the new bulb.
11. Install the bulb retaining spring.
12. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to install the
headlamp assembly.
Headlamps (Sedan)
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. Remove the three bolts from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
5. Remove the headlamp cap.
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