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50GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front
and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open
any window.
HOOD
OPENING
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the
side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into
the opening beneath the center of the hood
and push the safety latch lever to the right to
release it, before raising the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
WARNING!
The metal grates over the sliding door windows
are designed to protect you in the event of an
accident. Modification or removal of the grates
could lead to serious injury or death.
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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side
Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) are located above the side windows.
The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
“SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Label Location
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other
injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants
in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury
reduction potential provided by the seat belts and
body structure. The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side
windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside
edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the
window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to
injure occupants if they are not belted and seated
properly, or if items are positioned in the area
where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even
greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through
side windows in certain side impact events.
Side Impacts
The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in
certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) determines whether the
deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular
impact event is appropriate, based on the severity
and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid
the ORC in determining the appropriate response
to impact events. The system is calibrated to
deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the
vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag
occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air
Bags deploy independently; a left side impact
deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right-side
impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle
damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether
or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side
collisions, including some collisions at certain
angles, or some side collisions that do not impact
the area of the passenger compartment. The Side
Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal
collisions where the front air bags deploy.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time
than it takes to blink your eyes.
WARNING!
Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage
or other cargo up high enough to block the
deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering
above the side windows where the SABIC and
its deployment path are located should
remain free from any obstructions.
In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do
not install any accessory items in your vehicle
which could alter the roof. Do not add an after
-
market sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add
roof racks that require permanent attach -
ments (bolts or screws) for installation on the
vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE245
Front Fog Lamps (Halogen – If Equipped) PSX24W
Front Fog Lamps LED
Rear Tail/Stop Lamps W21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps WY21W
Rear Backup Lamps 921
Rear Side Marker Lamps W5W
License Plate Lamps (Halogen – If Equipped) C5W
License Plate Lamps (RR Roll Up Door – If Equipped) LED
Front Roof Lamps WY5W
Rear Roof Lamps W3W
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from an authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit an authorized dealer.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Name Bulb Number
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9. Carefully reinstall headlamp in the same position on the vehicle, as not to affect
headlamp aiming.
10. Install the one upper retaining screw on the headlamp housing.
11. Install the two lower retaining screws on the headlamp housing.
12. Carefully reinstall the lower headlamp filler panel and one retaining screw.
13. Carefully reinstall the upper headlamp filler panel and two retaining screws.
See an authorized dealer for LED bulb
replacement.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
See the following steps to replace:
1. Turn front wheels inboard to access cover in wheel liner.
2. Open the cover on the front of the wheel liner.
3. Remove connection and replace the bulb.
4. Connect the wire and rotate bulb/socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap and close the cover on the wheel liner. See an authorized dealer for LED bulb
replacement.
FRONT, REAR ROOF LAMPS
See the following steps to replace:
1. Remove two screw and remove the lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the socket bulb by turning counter -
clockwise.
3. Remove bulb and replace as needed.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall lamp.
REAR TAIL, STOP, BACKUP, TURN SIGNAL AND
REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS
See the following steps to replace:
1. Open rear doors.
2. Remove the seven (7) fasteners from the rear access cover and remove cover to gain access
to the tail lamp assembly fasteners.
Rear Access Cover
3. Remove the two (2) 17 mm tail lamp assembly fasteners.
4. Disconnect the tail lamp harness connector and remove tail light assembly from the
vehicle.
5. Remove the tail/stop, turn signal, backup and rear side marker bulb/socket by rotating
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
7. Reinstall bulb/socket and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
8. Reinstall lamp.
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