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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the headlamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly
as far as possible towards the front of
the vehicle to disengage it from the
lower fixing point.
4. Carefully lift the outer side of the headlamp and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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.
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.
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Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only 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.
Headlamp: Side marker
A
Low beam headlamp
B
High beam headlamp
C
High beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Low beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. 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 Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb by gently pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn
Signal Bulbs Fog Lamp
A
Park Lamp
B
Turn Signal lamp
C 1. Remove the screws from the splash
shield at the wheel well to gain access
to the lamp assembly. 2.
Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above.
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Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn
Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two bolt covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. 6.
Remove the turn signal bulb or the tail
and brake bulb by turning the bulb
socket counterclockwise. Gently pull
the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly
For bulb replacement, see your authorized
dealer.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb 1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED
center high-mount stop lamp located in
the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of
the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
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WARNINGS
Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. Note:
Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
turn the engine off.
3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
4. Remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise. 5.
Remove the jack from the foam holder.
The lug wrench is located in the left
side storage foam next to the spare
tire. Remove the flat tire retainer strap
from the jack base. 6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
7. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half
turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.
Note: Jack at the specified locations to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
8. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack. 9.
Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills
show the location of the jacking points.
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10. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
Note: If equipped with full wheel covers
with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel
nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or
damage to the wheel cover may occur.
11. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 13.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
262). Stowing the flat tire
1. Put the jack and lug wrench away.
Make sure the jack is fastened so it
does not rattle when you drive.
2. Unblock the wheels.
3. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area. Secure with the flat tire
retainer strap by following the next
steps: 4. Locate the cargo tie-down near the
seatback. Push the loop of the retainer
strap through the tie-down. Thread the
non-loop end through the loop. 5. Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings.
6. Locate the front cargo tie-down at the
opposite corner of the cargo area to
the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread
the retainer strap through the tie-down
and pull tight.
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Eject: Press to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows:
Press to scroll through on-screen audio system choices, menus
or other on-screen functions.
B
CD slot:
Insert a CD.
C
OK:
Press to confirm menu selections.
D
Clock: Press to set the time. Use the cursor arrows to set the hours and minutes.
Press
OK to confirm the time. You can also set the clock by pressing MENU
and scrolling to Clock Settings.
E
TUNE:
Press to manually search the frequency band. Use the cursor arrows to
change the frequency.
F
Number block:
In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a
radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound
returns. In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track.
G
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Eject: Press this button to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows:
Press these buttons to scroll through on-screen audio system
choices.
B
OK:
Press this button to confirm menu selections.
C
INFO:
Press this button to access any available radio or CD information.
D
TUNE - and TUNE +:
Press these buttons to manually search the frequency
band.
E
Number block:
In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a
radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound
returns. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone number.
F
Clock:
Push to access clock settings. You can also set the clock by pressing
the MENU button and scrolling to Clock Settings.
G
Function buttons:
Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
H
Seek:
Press and release these buttons to go to the previous or next preset radio
station or disc track. Press and hold these buttons to fast forward to the previous
or next strong radio station, memory preset or through the current disc track.
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