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10-26 Vehicle Care
3. Install the new wiper blade andmake sure the wiper blade locks
into place.
For the proper size and type see
Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 11‑13.
Backglass Wiper Blade
To replace the backglass wiper
blade:
1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass.
The backglass wiper blade will
not lock in a vertical position so
care should be used when
pulling it away from the vehicle.
2. Rotate the wiper blade assembly, hold the wiper arm in
position, and push the blade
away from the wiper arm.
3. Replace the wiper blade.
4. Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on
the glass.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at
the factory and should need no
further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be
necessary if oncoming drivers flash
their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommended that
you take the vehicle to your dealer
for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on
page 10‑28.
For any bulb‐changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and
Stoplamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Taillamp
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Vehicle Care 10-29
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road
and a fuse needs to be replaced,
the same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have
the headlamp wiring checked right
away if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
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i-12 INDEX
V
VehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-64
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . . 5-40
Wheels Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-45
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28