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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking

lamps, instrument panel lamps,

license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Ambient lighting (if equipped)

Illuminates 4 footwells and 3

cupholders with a choice of 7 colors.

The ambient lighting control switch

is located on the center console by

the gearshift lever. To activate, press

and release the control switch to

cycle through the 7 color choices

plus the off state.

The lights come on whenever the headlamps/parklamps are turned on via

the headlamp switch. Note: The ambient lights will stay on as long as

the headlamp switch is ON (same as parklamps), even after the car is

turned off/keys removed.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates

the foglamps. The foglamps can be

turned on when the headlamp

control is in the

or the

position and the high beams are not

turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp

indicator light

will illuminate.

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High beams

Pull the lever towards you to

activate. Pull the lever towards you

again to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate

and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system

does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide

adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel during headlight

and parklamp operation.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from left

to right to brighten the

instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps

should be checked by your authorized dealer.

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Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,

approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height from the

center of your headlamp to the

ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4

meter) horizontal reference line on

the vertical wall or screen at this

height (a piece of masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and

open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will

observe an area of high intensity

light. The top of the high intensity

area should touch the horizontal

reference line. If not, the beam will

need to be adjusted.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp, then use a 7 mm

Allen wrench or a Phillips

screwdriver to adjust the headlamp

up or down.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT

REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE

AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Close the hood and turn off the

lamps.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps

The dome lamp is equipped with a

control switch that will illuminate

when:

• the doors are closed and the

switch is in the on position.

• the switch is in the door activated

position and any door is open.

When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate

when you open the doors.

Reading lamps (if equipped)

The reading lamps are operated by

separate on/off controls.

Theater dimming: The dome lamp

dims about 20 seconds after the

doors are closed.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters

the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that

condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear

within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

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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 to ensure

lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The

correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp

assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

Function

Trade number

HB5

Headlamps

Park and turn lamp (front)

Side marker lamp (front)

3157AK or 3157A

GE194 or 168 (street

appearance package)

H11 or H1 (street

appearance package)

3157K

Foglamps (if equipped)

Stop/turn and tail lamps (wagon)

Stop/turn and tail lamps (sedan)

Stop/turn and tail lamps (3-door/5-door)

Backup lamp (sedan/wagon)

Backup lamp (3-door/5-door)

License plate lamp

3157K or 4157K

3057K or 4057K

3156K or 3156

921

C-5W

High-mount brakelamp

W5W

Dome lamp (front/rear)

12V10W

Map lamp

12V6W

Luggage compartment

12V10W

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and open the

hood.

2. Pull off the bulb cap.

3. Disconnect electrical connector

from the bulb.

4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by

turning it counterclockwise.

5. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

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.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and open the

hood.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

lamp assembly by turning

counterclockwise.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

Install in reverse order.

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (3dr & 5dr)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove a wing nut (if

equipped) from the lamp assembly.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver

remove the screw. The lamp is still

retained by a spring loaded clip.

Remove by gently pulling out the

light housing.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it

out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the trunk.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the three wing

nuts from the lamp assembly.

3. Gently pull the lamp assembly

away from the vehicle.

4. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install in reverse order.

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. Using a screwdriver, remove two

screws and gently pull the lamp

assembly away from the vehicle.

3. Remove the socket from the lamp

assembly

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Remove the front splash shield

from the bumper.

3. Reach under the front fender, and

remove the bulb socket from the

foglamp by turning

counterclockwise.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing side marker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the front splash shield

from the bumper.

3. Reach under the side of the

bumper, grasp the bulb socket and

turn it counterclockwise to remove

it.

4. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Sedan

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and open the

luggage compartment.

2. Pull the bulb holder from the

lamp assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

3dr & 5dr and wagon

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the screws using a Torx

T20 screwdriver and then remove

the plastic cover.

3. Unclip the bulb holder from the

reflector.

4. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver in

the recess and pry out the complete

light assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

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Replacing the luggage compartment lamp

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position.

2. Carefully pry out the light

assembly from the holder with a

flathead screwdriver.

3. Pull the bulb straight out.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing interior lamps

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Switch off the interior lamps.

3. Pry out the light assembly with a

flat screwdriver at the side opposite

the switch.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing reading bulbs

1. Open the reading lamp assembly.

2. Pull the bulb straight out and

replace it.

3. After the bulb has been replaced,

close the lamp assembly.

Install in reverse order.

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