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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 low beam headlamps

on.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light

sensitive automatic on-off control of

the exterior lights normally

controlled by the headlamp control.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control to

.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the

control from the autolamp

position.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined

amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. You can change

the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming

procedure that follows:

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the

headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield

wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp

control in the autolamp position.

Autolamps - programmable exit delay

Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to

be changed.

To program the auto lamp exit time delay:

1. Start with the ignition in the off position and the headlamp control in

the autolamp position.

2. Turn the headlamp control to off.

3. Turn the ignition switch to on and then back to off.

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4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps

will turn on.

5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to

three minutes), then turn the headlamps off.

See Message center in the Instrument Cluster section for more

information.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

With the ignition on, the fog lamps

can be turned on when the

headlamp control is pulled toward

you and is in any of the following

positions:

• Parking lamps

• Low beams

• Autolamps (when active)

The fog lamp indicator light will

illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on. The fog lamps will

not operate when the high beams are active.

High beams

• Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate.

• Pull the lever toward you to

deactivate.

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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,

• the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position

and

• the transmission must be out of the P (Park) position.

WARNING: 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 and all applicable

lit components in the vehicle during

headlamp and parking lamp

operation.

• Tap the top or bottom of the

control to brighten/dim all interior

lit components incrementally, or

• Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control

until the desired lighting level is reached.

• Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate

the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights.

The lights will remain on until the bottom of the control is pressed.

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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.

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 of the

headlamp bulb center from 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.

To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the

light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

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 using the next

step.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2

screwdriver, turn the adjuster either

clockwise (to adjust down) or

counterclockwise (to adjust up).

The horizontal edge of the brighter

light should touch the horizontal

reference line.

6. Close the hood and turn off the

lamps.

HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS

NON-ADJUSTABLE.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps and map lamps

The map lamps are located on the

overhead console. Press the controls

to turn on the lamps.

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Your vehicle may also have reading

lamps within the rear dome lamp(s).

Press the switches on either side of

the dome lamp to turn on the

lamps.

Ambient lighting (if equipped)

Illuminates footwells, storage bins

and cupholders with a choice of

several colors. The ambient lighting

control is located on the instrument

panel. To activate, press and release

the control to cycle through the

color choices plus the off state.

The lights come on whenever the

ignition is in either the on or accessory position.

Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the

off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory

delay timer expires.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air

enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that

condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal

condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the

lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during

normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry

weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:

• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)

• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens

Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water

leak) are:

• Water puddle inside the lamp

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• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of

unacceptable moisture are present.

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 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.

Trade

Function

Number of bulbs

number

H7LL

H11LL

168

3457NAK

(amber)

LED

* Headlamp high beam

* Headlamp low beam

Front sidemarker lamp

* Front park/turn signal

lamp

* Rear sidemarker lamp

Stop/tail/turn lamp

Backup lamp

2

N/A

2

T20

921

License plate lamp

* High-mount brake lamp

Fog lamp (if equipped)

Map lamp

Dome/reading lamp

Visor vanity lamp - Slide

on Rail system (SOR) (if

equipped)

2

N/A

2

6

C5W

LED

H11

12V6W

578

2

37 or 14V1CP

Puddle lamp (if equipped)

Luggage compartment

lamp

2

1

W5W

578

* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (2.5L/3.0L engines)

High beam/low beam bulb replacement

For driver side replacement of this bulb, do the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or

personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. See

Changing the air filter element in the Maintenance & Specifications

section for more information.

2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.

3. Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet

tube. This connector will need to be unplugged.

4. Remove the air filter assembly.

5. Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover.

High beam

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Low beam

6. Disconnect the electrical connector.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

For passenger side replacement of the high beam bulb, do the

following:

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position, then open the

hood.

2. Reach over the front bolster.

3. Disengage the windshield washer bottle flexible neck strap attachment

and move it to gain access to the bulb.

4. Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover.

5. Remove the bulb socket by

rotating it counterclockwise, then

pull it straight out of the lamp

assembly.

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6. Disconnect the electrical

connector.

7. Carefully pull bulb straight out of

socket and install the new one.

WARNING: 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.

8. Install the rubber bulb access cover to the housing.

9. Re-apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective

cover is completely seated.

10. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the

headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should

not need to align it again.

Low beam bulb replacement

For passenger side replacement of the low beam bulb, do the

following:

1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. At the wheel well, remove the

press pins from the splash shield.

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3. Reaching through the wheel well,

remove the rubber bulb access

cover from the housing.

4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it

straight out of the lamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb socket and

discard the old bulb socket.

WARNING: 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.

6. Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector.

7. Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the

indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to the locked position.

8. Install the rubber bulb access cover to the housing.

9. Re-apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective

rubber cover is completely seated.

10. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the

headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should

not need to align it again.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs (3.5L engine)

High beam/low beam bulb replacement

For driver side replacement of the high beam/low beam bulbs, do the

following:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the

hood.

2. Reach over the front bolster and remove the rubber bulb access cover

from the headlamp housing.

3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it

straight out of the lamp assembly.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

For passenger side replacement of the high beam bulb, see your

authorized dealer.

For passenger side replacement of the low beam bulb, do the

following:

1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

2. Remove the press pins located in

the wheel well and pull the wheel

liner back.

3. Reaching through the wheel well, remove the rubber headlamp bulb

access cover.

4. Rotate the headlamp bulb counterclockwise and remove the headlamp

bulb

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs (2.5L/3.0L engines)

1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. Reach over the front bolster.

3. Disengage the windshield washer bottle flexible neck strap attachment

and move it to gain access to the bulb.

4. Remove the bulb socket by

rotating it counterclockwise, then

pull it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of

socket and push in the new one.

6. Install new bulb socket into the

lamp assembly by aligning the

indexing fingers, then rotate

clockwise to locked position.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb (3.5L engine)

For driver side replacement of the front parking lamp/turn signal

bulb, do the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or

personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

1. Release the clamps (2) that secure the air filter housing cover.

2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.

3. Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet

tube (1). This connector will need to be unplugged.

4. Remove the air filter assembly.

5. Remove the bolts on the air inlet (3), then remove the air inlet.

6. Reach over the front bolster to access the bulb.

7. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it

straight out of the lamp assembly.

Reverse these steps to complete the process.

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For passenger side replacement of the front park/turn signal bulb, do

the following:

1. Turn the steering wheel left to gain access to the wheel well.

2. Remove the press pins located in

the wheel well and pull the splash

shield back.

3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it

straight out of the lamp assembly.

Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to complete the

process.

Replacing front side marker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the off position.

2. From underneath the vehicle,

partially remove the tire splash

shield by removing the press pins.

After removing to allow free access

to the front side marker lamp bulb

and electrical wire harness, the

splash shield should be able to be

repositioned.

3. Rotate the lamp clockwise while holding the electrical connector in

place. After rotating the lamp 90 degrees clockwise, pull and disengage

the wire harness and bulb from the lamp.

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4. With the bulb exposed, carefully

remove the bulb from the socket by

grasping the bulb and pulling it

away from the wire harness.

Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to complete the

process.

Replacing rear side marker lamp

For replacement of the rear side marker lamp, see your authorized

dealer.

Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/brake/turn signal and backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail

lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position and open the

trunk.

2. Lift out trunk floor carpeting panel to access a luggage scuff plate

(hard molding) and a trunk side panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse side

trim panel) at the lamp area.

3. Carefully pull/push the trunk side panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse

side trim panel) outboard to expose the lamp assembly. The most

effective point to grasp the trunk side panel when pulling it out from the

luggage scuff plate is at it’s bottom edge where that edge meets the

exposed sheet metal of the trunk floor.

Note: Do not allow the trunk side panel to remain bent and untucked

from the luggage scuff plate (hard molding) for a long period of time.

Doing so may result in permanent deformation.

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4. Remove the bulb socket by

turning it counterclockwise and

pulling it straight out.

5. Pull the bulb from the socket and

push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the

lamp assembly by rotating it

clockwise.

7. Carefully push the trunk side

panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse

side trim panel) back in position to the luggage scuff plate (hard

molding).

8. Install trunk floor carpeting panel.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb

Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is

designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see

your authorized dealer.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the off position.

2. Remove the screws from the

license plate lamp assembly.

3. Remove bulb socket by turning

counterclockwise.

4. Carefully pull the bulb out from

the socket.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing fog lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is

in the off position.

2. From underneath the vehicle,

partially remove the tire splash

shield by removing four drive

screws.

After removing to allow free access

to the front fog lamp bulb and

electrical wire harness, the splash shield flap can be repositioned.

3. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly

counterclockwise to remove from

the fog lamp.

4. Carefully disconnect the bulb

from the harness assembly via the

two snap clips.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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