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Working with the engine on
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal
burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, set the parking
brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal,
place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal.
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle
located under the instrument panel.
2. Raise the hood slightly. Then push the hood latch release lever,
located under the front center of the hood, to the left.
3. Lift the hood and support it
with the prop rod.
Lower the hood and allow it to drop for the last 8-11 inches (20-30 cm).
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3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•Note:If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow
your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized
recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade
to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water
applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Press the locking button.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure the wiper blade locks into place.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Lift and hold the wiper blade off
the glass.
2. Position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
Install the wiper blade in the reverse order.
3
2
3
4
2
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ADJUSTING 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.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) 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 (a piece of masking tape works well). The center
of the lamp is marked bya3millimeter circle on the headlamp lens
3. Turn on the 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.
C
A
B
D
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4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
or 13 millimeter wrench/socket
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in
order to adjust the vertical aim of
the headlamp. 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
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Note:Remove the front lamp assembly in order to replace the 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 (driver
side shown).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the lamp assembly.
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 properly
into the white clip.
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A. Side marker lamp
B. Low beam headlamp
C. High beam headlamp
D. Park and turn signal lamp
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Open the spring and pull out the bulb.
5. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulbC
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Replacing the Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs (If Equipped)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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Removing the Rear Lamps (5-Door)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws holding the
lamp assembly.
Replacing the Stop, Reverse, and Turn Signal Lamps (5-Door)
A. Stop lamp
B. Reverse lamp
C. Turn signal
1. Turn any of the bulb holders counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
A
B
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