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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.
10. After the new bulb is installed, carefully let the bulb socket dangle
downward near the lamp housing (Passenger side only).
11. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield
opening to install bulb socket with new bulb (Passenger side only).
12. Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to locked position.
13. Install the protective rubber cap to the housing circular ring by
pushing and pressing it forward.
14. Re-apply pressure around the complete circular ring on the housing
to make sure the protective rubber cap is completely seated.
15. Reinstall the AirTube to the air filter assembly. (Driver’s side only).
16. Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster. (Driver’s side only).
17. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned
out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your
authorized dealer.
Replacing redundant park bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
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2. Remove screw from oval splash
shield access panel from the
exterior wheel well area. Lift up and
rearward to release a hidden finger
attachment at the lower portion of
the panel.
3. From the exterior wheel well area
reach arm through splash shield
opening to access bulb socket.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Let go of the bulb socket and
leave it dangling near the lamp
housing.
6. Reach over the front bolster in
the engine area, with a tool if
necessary, bring the bulb socket
upwards into an unobstructed area to replace the bulb.
7. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new one.
8. After the new bulb is installed,
carefully let the bulb socket dangle
downward near the lamp housing.
9. From the exterior wheel well area
reach arm through splash shield
opening to install bulb socket with
new bulb.
10. Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to locked position.
11. Reinstall splash shield with screw.
12. Reinstall Air Tube to the air filter assembly (Driver’s Side Only).
Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Reach over the front bolster.
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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).
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it straight out of the lamp
assembly.
5. Discard the old bulb and install
the new bulb into bulb socket.
6. Install the new bulb socket into
the lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate
clockwise to locked position.
7. If required, position the flexible
washer bottle filler neck back to its
original position and connect the snap strap (Passenger side only).
8. If required, reinstall the AirTube to the air filter assembly. (Driver’s
side only).
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear lamp that has a stop/tail/turn and
side marker 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 authorized dealer for the replacement LED
module.
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the
trunk.
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2. Lift out trunk floor carpeting panel to access a Luggage Scuff Plate
(Hard Molding) shingles and a Trunk Side Panel (dark grey, soft
wheelhouse side trim panel) at the lamp area.
3. Carefully pull/push the Trunk Side Panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse
side trim panel) outboard to expose the lamp assembly. The most
effective point to grasp the Trunk Side Panel when pulling it out from
the Luggage Scuff Plate is at it’s bottom edge where that edge meets the
exposed sheet metal of the trunk floor.
Note:Do not allow the Trunk Side Panel to remain bent and untucked
from the Luggage Scuff Plate (hard molding) for a long period of time.
Doing so may result in permanent deformation.
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. Carefully push the Trunk Side
Panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse
side trim panel) back to the shingle position to the Luggage Scuff Plate
(hard molding).
8. Install trunk floor carpeting panel.
Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs
The backup lamp and redundant tail lamp bulbs are located in the trunk
lid. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position and open trunk to
access the lamp assembly.
2. Position the decklid trim aside by
removing 3 to 4 pin-type retainers
to expose the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
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4. Pull the bulb from the socket and
push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by rotating it
clockwise.
6. Carefully reposition the trim back
to its original position and secure
the retainers.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
1. Make sure the ignition control is
in the LOCK (OFF) position.
2. Open the trunk and reach
underneath package tray to locate
lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws from the
license plate lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
4. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
partially remove the tire splash
shield by removing four drive
screws.
After removing to allow free access
to the front fog lamp bulb and
electrical wire harness, the splash shield flap should be able to be
repositioned.
3. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.
4. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel
up or down and in or out until you
find the desired position.
3. While holding the steering wheel
in place, pull the lever up to its
original position to lock the steering
column.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
Slide on rod feature
Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.
Note:To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.
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CLOCK
Press the right (+) control to move
the time display forwards.
Press the left (-) control to move
the time display backwards.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility
compartment.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if
equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket. Push the door to access the
lighter.
Do not hold the lighter in with your
hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
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