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Brake System
It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking
brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
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Headlamp assembly:
A. High beam headlamp bulb
B. Side marker bulb
C. Low beam headlamp bulb
D. Front parking lamp and turn
signal bulb
High beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note:Be sure that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the replacement procedure.
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
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.
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Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1. Make sure the lighting control
switch is in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aero shield.
3. Remove the harness/bulb
assembly from the fog lamp by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing Rear Lamps - 4 Door
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the trim panel from
inside the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
5. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. Gently
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
•Turn signal bulb (1)
•Stop and tail lamp bulb (2)
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note:The reverse lamp bulb is located in the luggage compartment lid.
If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your
authorized dealer.
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Replacing Rear Lamps - 5 Door
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the trim panel from
inside the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
5. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. Gently
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
A. Brake lamp bulb
B. Reverse lamp bulb
C. Tail lamp and side marker lamp
bulb
D. Turn signal bulb
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED license plate lamp assembly. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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