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Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The fog lamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
,,orpositions
and the high beams are not turned
on.
•Press the fog lamp control,
located on the instrument panel,
to activate the fog lamps.
•Press the fog lamp control again
to deactivate the fog lamps.
Note:The fog lamp indicator will illuminate when the fog lamps are
activated.
High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull the
lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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.
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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
With fog lamps:
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold the top or bottom
of the control until the desired lighting level is reached.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer will set the illuminated components to the
maximum setting automatically. This will ensure that your displays are
visible under all lighting conditions. The brightness can then be adjusted
to the users preference.
Without fog lamps:
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 right control to brighten
all interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the right control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
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•Tap the left control to dim all
interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the left control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer will set the illuminated components to the
maximum setting automatically. This will ensure that your displays are
visible under all lighting conditions. The brightness can then be adjusted
to the users preference.
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.
•(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.
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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 13mm 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.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
Lane change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Tap the lever up/down. The turn signals will flash three times and
stop.
•Push the lever up/down to the non latched position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome/map lamp
The dome lamp will turn on when:
•any door is opened.
•the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is off.
To manually turn on the dome lamp and/or map lamp(s):
•press
to activate the dome lamp.
•press
to activate the map lamp(s). Some map lamps have a split
switch.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp will turn on when:
•any door is opened.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
•the dome lamp control
switch
on the front dome/map
lamp is pressed.
To manually turn on the map lamp (if equipped):
•press
to activate the map lamp.
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Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates several areas (footwells,
cupholder and doors ) with a choice
of several colors. The ambient
lighting control switch is located in
the overhead console.
•To activate, rotate the control
knob past the first detent and
adjust to the desired brightness.
•Use the left color pallet control
switch to cycle through the color
choices.
•Use the right search mode control switch to activate all ambient light
areas and all dome lamps.
The lights come on whenever the ignition is in the on position and the
headlamps are on.
Note:The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the
off position and the vehicle is locked or the accessory delay timer
expires.
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
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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 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 Trade number
Headlamps high beam H1
Headlamp low beam H11LL
Turn lamp (front) W21W
Park/Side marker lamp (front) 168NA
Fog lamps (if equipped) H11 LL
Stop/tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Backup lamp 921
*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 interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the two screw from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle.
Low beam headlamp:
•Remove service cap and
disconnect the electrical
connector.
•Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order from the steps above. Be sure
that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the headlamp
assembly during the replacement procedure.
High beam headlamp:
•Remove service cap.
•Remove bulb by removing the
electrical wire connector (lift up
on the bottom latch)
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