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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry

feature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is

shut or until the ignition is turned to the ON position.

To use the reading lamps:

• Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on.

• Press the rocker control again to turn it off.

Cargo/reading lamps

The dome portion of the lamp or

the center light can be turned on

when the headlamp control is

rotated fully up or when a door is

opened.

With the ignition in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be

turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the

interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs

must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an

“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern

and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly

or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn

time.

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Function

Number of bulbs

Trade number

Park/turn lamps

(front)

2

3157 AK (amber)

Headlamp high beam

Headlamp low beam

Rear stop/turn/tail

lamps

2

9005

9006

3157K

Rear license plate

lamps

2

168

Backup lamp

High-mount stop

lamps

2

5

3156K

W5W

Fog lamp

Cargo lamp

Interior overhead lamp

Front door courtesy

lamp

2

1

9145

211-2

912 (906)

168

Map lamps

Ashtray lamp

2

1

168 (T10)

161

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open

the hood.

2. Pry up the two retainer pins until

they stop to release the headlamps

assembly from the vehicle, then pull

headlamp forward.

3. Disconnect the electrical

connector by pushing the center tab

and pulling down.

4. Remove the old bulb by turning

counterclockwise to unlock and pull

it out.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by 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.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs

1. Turn off the headlamp switch to

off.

2. Remove headlamp screw from the

bulb assembly.

3. Disengage lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove it

from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF

and open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two screws from the

lamp assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove it

from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position and then

remove the plastic splash shield, by

removing the two screws on the

front of the fenderwell.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

foglamp by turning it

counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position and then

remove two screws and the license

plate lamp assembly.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

lamp assembly by turning

counterclockwise and pull the bulb

straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb

1. Remove the two screws and lamp

assembly from vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

lamp assembly by depressing the

snaps and pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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