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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the fog lamp 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.
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In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle
the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:
•They will not disappear until a condition is changed.
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition LOCK/OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warnings Status
Driver’s door ajar Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE
DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed
Passenger door ajar
Left rear door ajar
Right rear door ajar
Park brake engaged RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be
displayed
Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check brake system
Check park aid Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to RUN
Low brake fluid
Low tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor fault
Tire pressure sensor fault
Trunk ajar
Clear objects by pass seat
Compass error
Lamp outage
Integrated key programming
statusMaximum number of Integrated Keys
exceeded
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
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PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.
REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear right door is not
completely closed.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the park brake is engaged.
If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake fluid
reservoirin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHECK PARK AID.Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse)
and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled. Refer toReverse
Sensing System (Park Aid)in this section to enable.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE.Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT.Displayed when the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT.Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
TRUNK AJAR.Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed.
CLEAR OBJECTS BY PASS SEAT.Displayed when objects are by the
passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the
warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer.
COMPASS ERROR.Displayed when the compass is not operating
properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS (if equipped).Displayed
when the headlamps are activated and at least one low beam is burned
out. This warning will not display for the optional HID low beam bulb.
Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp
replaced. Refer toReplacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LF OR RF TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LR OR RR TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the rear turn
signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as
soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
INTEGRATED KEY PROGRAMMING STATUS.Displayed when an
attempt is made to program a fifth Integrated Key to the Remote Key
Entry System. For more information on Integrated Key, refer toLocks
and Securitychapter in this manual.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Smart locks
This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding
you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls and interior trunk
release control can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has been
turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and the vehicle is locked using any of
the following:
•Remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter,
•Keyless entry keypad, or
•Driver power door lock control (Note:The driver’s door must be
open, then closed).
The door lock controls are reenabled when any of the following occurs:
•Unlock using the keyless entry keypad,
•Unlock using the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT,
•Opening any door from the interior of the vehicle, or
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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