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Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and any door or
decklid is open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle Control/Transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain or a
AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake ON:Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and
driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to
three minutes), then turn the headlamp switch to
. The headlamps
will turn off.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
With the ignition on, the foglamps
can be turned on when the
headlamp control is pulled toward
you and is in any of the following
positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps (when active)
The foglamps will not operate when
the high beams are active.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, autolamps or parking lamp
position and
•the transmission must be out of the Park position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
OFF
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Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.5 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted using the next
step.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Headlamp high beam 2 H7
Headlamp low beam 2 H11LL
Front sidemarker lamp 2 168
Front park/turn signal
lamp23457NAK
(amber)
Rear sidemarker lamp 2 194
Stop/tail/turn lamp 2 4157 K
Backup lamp 2 921
License plate lamp 2 C5W
High-mount brake lamp 1 921
Foglamp (if equipped) 2 H11
Map lamp 2 12V6W
Dome/reading lamp 6 578
Visor vanity lamp - Slide
on Rail system (SOR) (if
equipped)2 37 or 14V1CP
Puddle lamp (if equipped) 2 W5W
Glove box lamp 1 194
Luggage compartment
lamp1 578
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Highbeam bulb (lower) replacement
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
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2. Reach over the front bolster.
3. Disengage top of flexible washer
bottle filler neck from snap strap
attachment and position it to gain
access path to the high beam bulb
(Passenger Side Only with ABS).
Note:After completing Step 3. if the bulb is not accessible, see your
authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
4. Remove the protective cap/grill
from the headlamp housing by
grabbing it and pulling rearward.
5. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it straight out of the lamp
assembly.
6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new one.
Handle a halogen headlamp
bulb carefully and keep out
of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
7. For ease of bulb socket installation into the lamp assembly, hold the
bulb socket at 15 degrees clockwise from a vertical position. Using the 2
lead wires oriented exactly up to represent the vertical reference
position.
8. From the 15 degree position rotate the bulb socket clockwise to a
locked position.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Backup lamps, Electrochromatic
mirror
2 20A Horns
3 15A Battery saver: Interior lamps,
Puddle lamps, Trunk lamp, Power
windows
4 15A Parklamps, Side markers, License
plate lamps
5 — Not used
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 30A Rear window defroster
9 10A Heated mirrors
10 30A Starter coil, PCM
11 15A High beams
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Engine oil ..................................232
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................232
checking and adding ..............232
dipstick ....................................232
filter, specifications ........236, 264
recommendations ...................236
refill capacities ........................266
specifications ..........................266
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Fluid capacities .........................266
Foglamps .....................................50
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................184
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ............................76, 250
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................266
choosing the right fuel ...........248
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........253
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 247, 250
filter, specifications ........245, 264
fuel pump shut-off switch .....192
improving fuel economy ........250
octane rating ...................249, 269
quality ......................................249
running out of fuel .................249
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................245
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......192
Fuses ..................................192–193G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................250
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................191
Head restraints .........................101
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ..................................51–52
autolamp system .......................49
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................51
replacing bulbs .........................54
turning on and off ....................49
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................41, 43, 45
Hood ..........................................228
How to get going ........................17
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Ignition ...............................170, 269
Illuminated visor mirror .............64
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................140
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................255
Instrument panel ........................66
cleaning ...................................223
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
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