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Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
High beam/low beam bulb replacement
For driver side replacement of this bulb, do the following:
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. See
Changing the air filter elementin theMaintenance & Specifications
section for more information.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
3. Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet
tube. This connector will need to be unplugged.
4. Remove the air filter assembly.
5. Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover.
6. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pull it straight out of the lamp
assembly.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
For passenger side replacement of this bulb, do the following:
1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.
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2. At the wheel well, remove the
press pins from the splash shield.
3. Reaching through the wheel well,
remove the rubber bulb access
cover from the housing.
4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out of the lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb socket and
discard the old bulb socket.
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.
6. Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector.
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7. Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to the locked position.
8. Install the rubber bulb access cover to the housing.
9. Re-apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective
rubber cover is completely seated.
10. 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 front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.
2. Reach over the front bolster.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pull it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new one.
5. Install new bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate
clockwise to locked position.
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Replacing front side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
partially remove the tire splash
shield by removing the press pins.
After removing to allow free access
to the front side marker lamp bulb
and electrical wire harness, the
splash shield should be able to be
repositioned.
3. Rotate the lamp clockwise while holding the electrical connector in
place. After rotating the lamp 90 degrees clockwise, pull and disengage
the wire harness and bulb from the lamp.
4. With the bulb exposed, carefully
remove the bulb from the socket by
grasping the bulb and pulling it
away from the wire harness.
Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to complete the
process.
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear lamp that has a stop/tail 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 lamp.
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) 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
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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 in position to the luggage scuff plate (hard
molding).
8. Install trunk floor carpeting panel.
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
The backup lamp bulbs are located in the trunk lid.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the 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 off position.
2. Open the trunk and reach
underneath the package tray to
locate the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pull 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 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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Windshield washer:Press the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick press and hold: the
wipers will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long press and hold: the wipers
and washer fluid will be activated
for up to ten seconds.
Courtesy wipe feature:One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
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.
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How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keysin theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft system
section of this chapter.Note:At least two IKTs are required to perform
this procedure yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is turned to the on position,
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed,
•The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the
control on the transmitter is pressed:
•Parking lamps
•Tail lamps
•Headlamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (on) position,
•The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
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