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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (L O) ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463611
The headlamps (both sides) do not turn ON in any lighting switch setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463612
1.CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH)
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-79, "Symptom Table"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT DATA MONITOR
1. Select HL LO REQ of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. While operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-80, "Removal and Installation"
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3.HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to EXL-93, "HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Diagnosis Procedure"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL LO REQ Lighting switch 2nd ON
OFF OFF
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463613
The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn ON in with any lighting switch setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463614
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-79, "Symptom Table"
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Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT DATA MONITOR
1. Select TAIL & CLR REQ of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. While operating the lighting swit ch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-80, "Removal and Installation"
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3.PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-103, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
TAIL & CLR REQ Lighting switch 1st ON
OFF OFF
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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ONEXL-121
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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LA MPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463615
The front fog lamps do not turn ON in any setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463616
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-79, "Symptom Table"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT DATA MONITOR
1. Select FR FOG REQ of IP DM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. While operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-80, "Removal and Installation"
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3.FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the front fog lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-101, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
FR FOG REQ Front fog lamp switch
(Lighting switch 3rd) ON ON
OFF OFF
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HEADLAMP
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
HEADLAMP
Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463617
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
• Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
• Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens. CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
• Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
• By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
• Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
• For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is
adjustable.
• Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment procedure
1. Position the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
• Place the screen on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the screen with the vehicle. Maintain 10 m (33 ft) between the headlamp bulb center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON.
1. Front combination lamp A. Suitable tool (for aiming adjustment) B. Adjusting screw
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CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with tape, etc. The lens is made of resin.
NOTE:
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
• For horizontal aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point.
• Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be with in the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust head-
lamps accordingly.
A. Right B. Left C. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point)
D. Cutoff line E. Screen F. Aim evaluation segment
G. Step H. Horizontal center line of head lamp J. 53.2 mm (2.09 in)
K. -13.3 mm (-0.52 in) L. 10 m (33 ft) M. 399 mm (15.71 in)
N. 133 mm (5.24 in) V. Vertical center line of headlamp
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FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP
Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463618
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment procedure, check the following:
• Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
• Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens. CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
• Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
• By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
• Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
• For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is
adjustable.
• Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
• Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 7.62 m (25.0 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw (A).
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5. Adjust the cutoff line height (A) with the aiming adjustment screw so that the distance (X) between the horizontal center line
of front fog lamp (H) and (A) becomes 100 mm (4 in).
A : Cutoff line
B : High illuminance area
H : Horizontal center line of front fog lamp
V : Vertical center line of front fog lamp
X : Cutoff line height
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EXL-126
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
Exploded View - XenonINFOID:0000000009463619
COMBINATION LAMP - XENON
Removal and Installation - XenonINFOID:0000000009463620
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - XENON
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
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3. Ensure the lighting switch is OFF.
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1. Front combination lamp 2. Halogen lamp bulb (high beam) 3. Ballast
4. Xenon lamp bulb 5. Plastic cover 6. Side marker bulb socket
7. Side marker lamp bulb
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