
•(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.
There is a distinct cut-off (change
from light to dark) in the left
portion of the beam pattern. The
top edge of this cut-off should be
positioned two inches (5 cm) below
the horizontal reference line.
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).
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
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FunctionTrade number
* License plate lamp LED
* High-mount brake lamp LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the two screw from the
headlamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
(HID) source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is
burned out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by
your authorized dealer. High beam headlamp bulb:
•Remove service cap.
• Remove bulb by removing the
electrical wire connector (lift up
on the bottom latch).
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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Locking the DoorsPress the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the luggage compartment are
closed.
Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is not closed, or if the
hood is not closed on vehicles equipped with a perimeter alarm or
remote start, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will
chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that
this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Opening the luggage compartment Press twice to open the luggage compartment.
Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle.
Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block
the driver’s rear view.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the
back surface of the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the
vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
park/turn lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
• Press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter.
• Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors, and then close the door.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
• Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
• Turn the ignition on or start the vehicle.
• If using a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, a chime will
sound when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to
disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above, otherwise the
alarm will trigger.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 11 second prearmed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle
located under the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
locate the auxiliary latch located
under the front of the hood (left of
center) and then release it by
pushing the auxiliary latch to the
right.
3. Lift the hood and locate the prop rod on the passenger side of the
vehicle. Support the hood with the prop rod.
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Engine fan .................................320
Event data recording ..................11
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........318, 320
Fleet MyKey programming ......155
Floor mats .........................152, 154
Fluid capacities .........................337
Fuses ..................................278–279
G
Garage door opener ..................148
Gauges .........................................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................276
HD Radio™ .................................64
Headlamps .................................128aiming ......................................130
autolamp system .....................128
bulb specifications ..................134
daytime running lights ...........129
flash to pass ............................129
high beam ...............................129
replacing bulbs .......................135
turning on and off ..................128
Head restraints .........................173
Heated steering wheel ..............109
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .....................................123
Help ............................................108
High-voltage battery charging ...................................325 service disconnect ..................330
High-voltage shut off ................277
Hill start assist ..........................265
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................149
Hood ..........................................319
How to use voice commands .....56
I
Ignition .......................................252
Illuminated visor mirror ...........140
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................212
Infotainment display ...................54
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................315
cluster ........................................16
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................130
Intelligent Access Key ..............155
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................164
J
Jack ............................................287 positioning ...............................287
storage .....................................287
Jump-starting your vehicle ......299
K
Keyless entry system autolock ...................................162
Keys ...........................................171 positions of the ignition .........252
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