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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover. Remove the covers by
caref ully prying on the edge with a
small f lat-tipped screwdriver.
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Except LX models
Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
489
BULB
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Remove the f ront f og light
assembly f rom the bumper.Open the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.
Remove the assembly f rom the
mounting holes by pulling it out. Place a cloth on the inner edge of
the assembly. Loosen the
assembly by caref ully prying on
thetopandsideedgeswithasmall
f lat-tipped screwdriver. Use your
fingers to further pull it loose.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
490
CONNECTOR
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Align the two tabs on the light
assembly with the mounting holes
and install the rear light assembly
in the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts securely.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light, side marker light, or
turn signal light.
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On Touring models
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ights
Maint enance
491
BULB
TABS
SOCKET
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.To replace the f ront wiper blades:Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and hold the lock tab.
Slide the blade assembly toward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade, make
sure not to drop the wiper blade or
wiper arm down on the windshield. 2.
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Wiper Blades
496
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm against the
window.
Windshield: Lower the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. 6.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
497
BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Vehicle Storage
510
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the tailgate.Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
f loor.
Remove the cargo area floor.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
513
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
CARGO AREA
FLOOR
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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The spare tire is stored
underneath the rear cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover and the
rubber cap on the cargo area
lining to access the shaf t f or the
sparetirehoist.Put the extension with the wheel
nut wrench on the hoist shaf t.
Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
The tools and jack are under the
cargo area behind a cover on the
passenger’s side. Remove the
cover and take the jack out of the
tool kit case.
Fold down the third row seat (see
page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
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COVER
KNOB PLASTIC COVER
WHEEL NUT
WRENCH
The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to f it
the hoist shaf t. Do not use any other
tool.
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