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Replacing front dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing rear dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing reading bulbs
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Pull off the bulb cap.
3. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only 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.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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Replacing front parking lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb and the bulb
socket.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing front turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing front fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aeroshield. Then remove
the harness/bulb assembly from the
fog lamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/rear fog/backup lamps and turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and then open
the cargo door.
2. Remove the two wing nuts and
gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
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Replacing front and rear side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and then open
the cargo door.
2. Remove the side marker by gently
prying the lamp assembly away from
the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side repeater by
prying it out from the bottom.
3. Hold the bulb holder and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the lens assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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WARNING:Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against
exhaust fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to theSeating
and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel and relay box are located below the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
117 — Not used
118 — Not used
119 — Not used
120 — Headlamps, Low beam interrupt
relay
121 — Front fog lamp interrupt relay
122 — Rear window defroster relay
123 — Heater blower relay
124 — Interior lamps relay
125 — Windshield wipers relay
122 127
128119 117 118
123120
121124 125
126
155
160
171
177
182154
159
170
176
181153
158
169
175
180152
157
168
174
179151
156
165 164 163 162 161
167
173
178166
172134
140
145
150133
139
144
149132
138
143
148131
137
142
147130
136
141
146135
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