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Switches and Controls
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF
The turn signal indicators (green) in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out. A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9)
Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change—until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (lo w beam)
Parking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Re verse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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Owner Maintenance
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Remova l
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Remova l
Installation
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4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Remova l
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your finger and pulling the
unit forward.
5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
6. Install the new side turn signal unit
in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.
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Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Remova l
Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the trunk side trim.
Remova l
Installation
5. Remove the screw and nut.
6. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Specifications
Specifications
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1 (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beamLED*2— (—)
Low beamLED*2— (—)
Daytime running lightsLED typeLED*2— (—)
Bulb type21W21W (7440)
Parking lightsLED*2— (—)
Front side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights28/8— (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights5*3WY5W (—)
High-mount brake lightLED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Brake lightsLED*2— (—)
TaillightsLED*2— (—)
Reverse lights21W21W (7440)
License plate lights5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1
Overhead light10—
Trunk light5—
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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