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4. Pull back the trunk liner.
5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the
tail lamp assembly.
6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
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11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer.14. Close the trunk.
Center Tail/Backup Lamp
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized dealer.
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 394
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 381
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 411
Engine Oil ......................... 397
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 277
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 191
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 163
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 287
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 427Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 378
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
Jacking ............................ 365
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Overheating ........................ 353
Towing ............................ 381
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 391
Engine ............................... 389
Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Block Heater ........................ 260
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Checking Oil Level ................... 394
474 INDEX

Reminder, Lights On..................... 141
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 235
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 432
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 392
Replacement Tires ....................... 313
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 464
Restraint, Head ......................... 132
Restraints, Child ......................... 68
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 378
Rotation, Tires .......................... 316 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 82
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 464
Safety Information, Tire ................... 296
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 79
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 224
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 442
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 423
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53
Seat Belts .......................... 42,45,80
And Pregnant Women .................. 54
Child Restraint ................. 68,69,70,75
Extender ........................... 54
Front Seat ......................... 45,46
Inspection .......................... 80
Operating Instructions .................. 46
Pretensioners ........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 45
484 INDEX

Tread Wear Indicators.................... 312
Trip Odometer ....................... 176,181
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 40,42
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 40
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 42
Turn Signals ......................... 142,178
UCI Connector ......................... 227
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 92
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 227
Universal Transmitter ..................... 152
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 327
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 50
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 90
Variance, Compass ....................... 196
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 334
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6Vehicle Loading
................... 301,334,336
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 243,431
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 396
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 121
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 353
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 176
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 464
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 404
Washers, Windshield ................ 144,146,404
Washing Vehicle ......................... 419
Water Driving Through ..................... 278
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 421
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