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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light – 300C
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis-
charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turned
on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as
the system charges.
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
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4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.1 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — High Beam Headlight Bulb
3 — Park/Turn Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3757
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Backup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop
Turn Light — 300 Models
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.3. Pull back the trunk liner.
4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.
8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise to remove it from the tail light assem-
bly.
1 — Backup Light Bulb
2 — Side Marker Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3777
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9. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
10. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
13. Close the trunk.
Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup
Light — 300C Models
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
3 — Tail/Stop/Turn Light Bulb
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3. Pull back the trunk liner.
4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to
remove.
8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise to remove it from the tail light assem-
bly.
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9. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
10. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
13. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
6. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
4 — Backup Light Bulb
1 — License Light Bulb
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)........................ 121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 351
Adding Fuel.......................... 293
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Adjustable Pedals....................... 117
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 341
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 344
Air Conditioning....................219,221
Air Conditioning Controls................ 219
Air Conditioning Filter................227,345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 228
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........344,345
Air Conditioning System...........219,221,344
Air Pressure, Tires...................169,272
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,60,165
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,46Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 278
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............250,358
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 214
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........350,351,382
Disposal............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 253
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............164,255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 168
Appearance Care....................... 359
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 68
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 221
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 357
Automatic Transmission.........240,245,356,357
Adding Fluid.....................
357,384
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