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8. From the 15 degree position, rotate the bulb socket clockwise to a
locked position.
9. Tuck the two lead wires into the lamp housing to assure that they are
not pinched when installing the protective rubber cap.
10. Install the protective rubber cap to the housing circular ring by
pushing and pressing it forward.
11. Re-apply pressure around the complete circular ring on the housing
to make sure the protective rubber cap is completely seated.
12. Reconnect washer bottle filler neck snap strap by reversing step 3
(passenger side only).
13. Reinstall the air tube to the air filter assembly (driver side only).
14. Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster (driver side only).
15. 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.
Lowbeam bulb replacement
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove screw from oval splash
shield access panel in the exterior
wheel well area. Lift up and
rearward to release a hidden finger
attachment at the lower portion of
the panel (passenger side only).
3. From the exterior wheel well
area, reach arm through splash
shield opening to access bulb socket
(passenger side only).
4. Remove the protective rubber cap
from the 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. Let go of the bulb socket and
leave it dangling near the lamp
housing (passenger side only).
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7. Reach over the front bolster in the engine area and, with a tool if
necessary, bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to
replace the bulb (passenger side only).
8. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb socket and
discard the old bulb socket.
9. Connect the new bulb socket to
the electrical connector.
WARNING: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 air tube to the air filter assembly (driver side only).
16. Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster (driver 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.
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Replacing redundant park bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.
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 and, 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 the locked position.
11. Reinstall splash shield with screw.
12. Reinstall air tube to the air filter assembly (driver side only).
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Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
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 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 air tube to the air filter assembly (driver side
only).
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver and front passenger to
operate the power windows.
To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver and front
passenger) press the right side of
the control. Press the left side to
restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned off or until either front door is opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE.
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
Your vehicle is equipped with an
interior rear view mirror and a
driver’s side exterior mirror that
have auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirrors will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the interior mirror.
When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the
interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror will
automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
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Compass display
Select this function from the INFO menu. Press the INFO button
repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are displayed. (Do not
select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank).
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone/calibration adjustment.
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the on position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer
are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message
center must be blank).
Note:If the compass displaysCAL 000000.0 miinstead of heading
information, the compass will need to be calibrated. Slowly drive the
vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until theCALindicator
changes to display compass heading. This may take up to three circles to
complete calibration.
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WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
Adjusting the front power seat
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting
in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your
seatback, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not
hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map
pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do
not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the
seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag
off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer
toFront passenger sensing systemsection for additional details.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.
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If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled maintenance information
for more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the first row seat. Move the front
seats all the way back and up to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Remove key from ignition.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate toward the
front of the vehicle once tabs are
released.
•Remove filter.
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