
Headlamp
Headlamp low beam. Headlamp
high beam.
A
Front direction indicator. Front
parking lamp.
B
Front direction indicator.Front
parking lamp.
C
Front Direction Indicator and Front
Parking Lamp 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Headlamp Low Beam and
Headlamp High Beam
Note: If your vehicle has high-intensity
discharge headlamps, these lamps operate
at a high voltage. See an authorized dealer
if they fail. 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
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Front Fog Lamp (If Equipped)
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Use suitable tools, for example a screwdriver and a socket wrench, to
remove the wheel arch liner fixings.
Carefully reposition the wheel arch liner
to access to the front fog lamp bulb
and electrical connector.
Note: To remove the lower push pin, use a
flat-bladed screwdriver to pull up the center
release pin.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
Brake and Rear Lamps, Rear
Direction Indicator and Reversing
Lamp Rear side marker lamp.
A
Tail lamp.
B
Reversing lamp.
C
Brake and tail lamp.Rear
direction indicator.
D
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1. Remove the retaining bolts from the
lamp assembly. Gently pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front side marker lamps.
• Side direction indicator.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
• Stop and tail lamp. (If equipped) License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the screws that secure the
lens to the lamp housing.
2. Remove the lamp lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Front side marker lamps.
27/9
3157NA
Front direction indicator.
Front parking lamps.
55/65
9008 H13
Headlamp low beam.
Headlamp high beam.
55
H11
Front fog lamps.
LED
LED
Side direction indicator.
5
194
Rear side marker lamp.
5
194
Rear lamp.
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........321
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................... 321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................322
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 322
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 322
Changing Radio Stations................................ 322
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 322
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........322
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 323
Autolamps.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.....................113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 113
Setting the Temperature.................................. 114
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................114
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 114
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 114
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................115
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 115
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 115
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 115
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
116
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic Transmission
............................162
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 165Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................
164
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 165
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 162
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 162
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................253
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 254
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 253
Autowipers........................................................78
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 166
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 256
Blind Spot Information System..............194 Switching the System Off and On...............195
System Errors....................................................... 195
System Limitations............................................ 195
Using the System............................................... 194
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........194
Body Styling Kits
...........................................272
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart
............................313
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................120
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Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.........................................................305
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 308
Specifications..................................................... 306
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................309
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 312
Specifications...................................................... 310
Capacities and Specifications................299
Cargo Nets.....................................................202
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 265
Catalytic Converter
......................................159
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 160
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 160
Center Console
..............................................143
Console Refrigerator and Freezer.................143
Second Row Center Console.......................... 143
Changing a Bulb..........................................260 Brake and Rear Lamps, Rear Direction
Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................262
Front Direction Indicator and Front Parking Lamp.................................................................. 261
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 262
Headlamp.............................................................. 261
Headlamp Low Beam and Headlamp High Beam.................................................................. 261
LED Lamps........................................................... 263
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 263
Changing a Fuse............................................241 Fuses....................................................................... 241
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................293
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 293
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 294
Changing the 12V Battery.........................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter................263
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 258
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 258
Checking MyKey System Status...............59 MyKey Distance.................................................... 59
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 59
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 59
Checking the Wiper Blades......................257 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................269
Cleaning Products.......................................265 Materials............................................................... 265
Cleaning the Engine....................................267
Cleaning the Exterior..................................265 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 266
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 266
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 266
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 266
Underbody........................................................... 266
Under Hood......................................................... 266
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................268
Cleaning the Interior...................................268 Mirrors.................................................................... 268
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................270
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................267
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................58
Climate............................................................392
Climate Control
..............................................112
Climate Controlled Seats..........................135
Cooled Seats........................................................ 135
Heated Seats........................................................ 135
Collision Warning System.........................199 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 249
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey...........................................58
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 58
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................196 False Alerts........................................................... 198
Switching the System Off and On...............198
System Errors....................................................... 198
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 197
System Limitations............................................ 198
Using the System............................................... 196
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