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Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6.
1.
7.
5.
4.
2. 3. 4.
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Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
Maint enance
361
HOLDING CLIPS BULB
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.Open the trunk.
Remove the screw in the center of
the fastener on the side of the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
5. 6. 7.
2.
1.
4.
3. 5.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
362
SCREW SOCKET
BULB
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Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Put the f astener into the hole on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
2.
1. 3.
6. 7.8.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Maint enance
363
BULB
SOCKET
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
6. 7.
4. 5.
2. 3.
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Driver’s side
Lights
Maint enance
365
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIPS
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR TAB
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the f ront bumper.
Reinstall the holding clips, and
push in the head of each clip.
Reinstall the under cover and put
the holding clips back in place.
8. 9.
10. 11.
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Lights
366
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Take the jack out of the tool kit
case.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
6.
7. 8.
Changing a Flat T ire
386
JACK
WHEEL NUT
JACKING POINTS
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture
available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
7.
6.
8.
9. 10. 11.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
396
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 63, 73
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 392
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 430
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 128, 134
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Dimensions . 412, 414
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Engine Oil . 295
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Directional Signals . 71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 318
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Disposal of Used Oil . 347
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 82
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Auto Door Unlock . 85
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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CD Changer . 154, 206
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CD Player . 155
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Certif ication Label . 410
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Chains . 378
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Changing a Flat Tire . 385
Changing Oil
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How to . 346
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When to . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 397
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 308
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Child Saf ety . 35
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Booster Seats . 50
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Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 35-52
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Inf ants . 40
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Larger Children . 49
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LATCH . 44
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Risks with Airbags . 36
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Small Children . 41
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Tether . 48
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Warning Labels . 54
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Where Should a Child Sit . 36
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Child Seats . 35
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LATCH . 44 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
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Climate Control System . 130
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On/Off Button . 132
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Clock . 246
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Clutch Fluid . 355
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 424
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 309
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Compact Spare . 384
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Compass . 251
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Console Compartment . 117
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Consumer Inf ormation . 428
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 348
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Checking . 296
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Proper Solution . 348
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 422
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 255
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Customer Service . 428
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