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6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the
clamps. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are
engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing.
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.
•(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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For vehicles with halogen headlamps:
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.
For vehicles with HID headlamps:
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 2 inches (5 cm) below
the horizontal reference line.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Hex head
driver, 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.
CHANGING A BULB
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.
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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
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by 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.
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb cover.
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4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove
it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the wheel well, remove the fasteners from the
splash shield, then pull the splash shield back to
gain access to the bulbs.
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4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
Replacing side marker bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with LED side marker bulbs. It is designed to
last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see your authorized
dealer.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the fog lamp switch is in the off position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
remove the splash shield and rotate
the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from the
fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two
snap clips.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
liftgate to expose the lamp assembly bolts.
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2. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to
expose the bulb socket.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the
lamp assembly with two bolts.
Replacing tail/stop/turn/side marker lamp bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with a tail/stop/turn/sidemarker lamp assembly
containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). See your
authorized dealer for the replacement LED module.
Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with a liftgate lamp assembly containing integral
multiple light emitting diodes (LED). If one or more LEDs burn out, the
complete lamp module has to be replaced. See your authorized dealer for
the replacement LED module.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
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, see
your authorized dealer.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position.
2. Remove the two screws and the
license plate lamp assembly from the
liftgate.
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3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out
from the lamp assembly.
4. Install new bulb(s) in reverse
order.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for
Europe 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 Number of Bulbs Trade Number
Headlamp low/high beam
(halogen)2 HIR2
* Headlamp low/high beam (HID) 2 D3S
* Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED
Front park/turn signal lamp 23457NAK
(amber)
* Rear sidemarker lamp N/A LED
* Stop/tail/turn lamp N/A LED
Backup lamp 2 921
License plate lamp 2 C5W
* High-mount brake lamp N/A LED
Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11
Front row map lamp 2 1600XB
Second row dome/reading lamp 3 211-2XB
Rear courtesy lamp 1 211-2XB
Visor vanity lamp 2 37
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
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Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 177
Emission control system .......... 161
End user license agreement .... 429
Engine ........................................ 312
cleaning ................................... 275
fail-safe cooling ....................... 256
idle speed control ................... 261
lubrication specifications ....... 313
refill capacities ........................ 313
service points .......................... 253
Engine block heater ................. 153
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 253
dipstick .................................... 253
filter, specifications ................ 317
refill capacities ........................ 313
specifications .......................... 313
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 153
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 256
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 62
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 155
Floor mats ................................. 226
Fluid capacities ......................... 313
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 170
Fuel
cap ........................................... 159
capacity ................................... 313
choosing the right fuel ........... 156
filler funnel ............................. 157
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 159
filter, specifications ........ 260, 317
fuel pump shut-off .................. 229octane rating ................... 156, 312
running out of fuel ................. 157
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 155
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 155
Fuses .......................... 241–242, 246
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 159
Gauges ....................................... 101
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 229
HD Radio™ ............................... 364
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 266
bulb specifications .................. 272
flash to pass .............................. 88
high beam ................................. 88
replacing bulbs ....................... 268
Head restraints ......................... 132
Heating ...................................... 127
Help ............................................ 413
Hill start assist .......................... 168
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 142
Home screen ............................. 347
Hood .......................................... 251
How to use voice commands ... 354
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Ignition ............................... 149, 312
Illuminated visor mirror ............. 98
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