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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the low beam headlamps
on.
High beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to activate. Pull the lever fully again
to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.
Headlamp exit delay
Switch the ignition off and pull the lever toward you slightly to activate.
You will hear a short tone.
The headlamps will turn off automatically after 3 minutes with any door
open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. With all doors
closed, but within the 30 second delay, opening any door will result in
the three minute timer starting again.
The headlamp exit delay can be cancelled by either pulling the lever
towards the steering wheel again or by turning the ignition switch on.
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tap the top or bottom of the
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control
until the desired lighting level is reached.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
When changing lanes, the turn signal indicator can be programmed to
flash either one or three times when the stalk is tapped. See
Multifunction displayin theInstrument clustersection for more
information.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps with moon roof
Press the buttons to turn the map
lamps on/off.
The dome lamp switch has two
modes:
•OFF: The dome lamps will not come on when the doors are opened.
•DOOR: The dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
SLIDE TILT
SLIDE TILT
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Dome lamps and map lamps, rear lamps
Press the buttons to turn the map
lamps on/off.
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates footwells, cupholders
and the instrument panel with a
choice of several colors. The
ambient lighting control switch is
located on the instrument panel. To
activate, press and release the
control to cycle through the color
choices plus the off state.
The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory
position.
Note:The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the
off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory
delay timer expires.
Battery saver feature (interior lamps)
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position and one of the
vehicle doors has been opened.
Note:The battery saver feature will turn off the map lamps after
30 minutes if left in the on position.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for
Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamp (low beam) 1 H11B
Headlamp (high beam) 1 HB3-9005LL
Headlamp (park/turn) 1 3157NAK
(amber)
Headlamp (side marker) 1 168
4-door rear bodyside lamp
(park/turn/sidemarker)1 3157K
4-door rear deck lamp
(backup)1 921
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
5-door rear lamp
(stop/reverse)2 3157K
5-door rear lamp (turn) 1 3157A
(amber)
License plate lamp 1 W5W
* 5–door high-mounted
brake lamp1 LED
* 4–door high-mounted
brake lamp5 W5W
Interior lamp 1 W6W
Reading lamp 1 W5W
Luggage compartment
lamp1 W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
All replacement bulbs are clear in color, except where noted.
* To replace these lamps, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing bulbs
Note:Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown.
The low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, front turn signals and
side marker lamps are located in the lamp assembly and can be replaced
individually by removing the lamp assembly as a unit.
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Removing the front lamp assembly
Note:The front lamp assembly must be removed in order to replace
bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the screws and pushpin
holding the lamp assembly (1).
(Driver side shown)
3. Detach the lamp harness clips
from the lamp assembly and
disconnect the electrical connectors
(2).
4. Remove the lamp assembly (3).
Note:When lamp is removed, you
will hear a clicking sound.
5. Reverse the procedure to install
the lamp assembly.
Note:When installing the front
lamp assembly, the front flange must
be placed under the fascia. Ensure
that the bottom tab gets placed into
the white clip.
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