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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.

Automatic instrumentation illumination

When the headlamps or parking lamps are switched on, a light sensor in

your vehicle monitors the outside lighting conditions and automatically

sets the instrument panel illumination to one of the following modes:

• If the headlamps and parking lamps are off, the vehicle will be in

daytime illumination mode.

• If the headlamps or parking lamps are on and daylight is detected, the

vehicle will be in daytime illumination mode.

• If the headlamps or parking lamps are on and nighttime conditions are

detected, the vehicle will be in nighttime illumination mode.

Note: The panel dimmer control works only in nighttime illumination

mode. It has no effect in daytime illumination mode. Also, selectable

features such as gauge color and halo color will not be available in

daytime illumination mode.

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.

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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.

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.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

The fog lamps can be turned on

when the ignition is in the on

position, the headlamp control is in

the

or position and the

high beams are not on.

Pull the headlamp control towards

you to turn on the fog lamps. The

indicator light under the fog lamp

symbol will illuminate.

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High beams

Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate. Pull

the lever toward you to deactivate.

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you, to the first detent,

to activate and release to deactivate.

Note: Vehicles equipped with HID

headlamps will hear an audible click

when activating this feature.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output (vehicles equipped with

halogen headlamps) or turns the front fog lamps on (vehicles equipped

with HID headlamps).

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the on position,

• the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and

• the parking brake must be disengaged.

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.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel and all applicable

switches in the vehicle during

headlamp and parking lamp

operation.

Move the control to the full upright

position, past detent, to turn on the

interior lamps. Move the control

down, past detent, to turn off the

interior lights. Move the control to

the full downward position, to dim

the interior lights to their minimum. The instrument panel/switch lighting

remains lit.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is

installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer

switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.

This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting

conditions.

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 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). The center of the lamp is

marked bya3mmcircleontheheadlamp lens.

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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, block the

light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

For vehicles with halogen headlamps:

On the wall or screen you will

observe a flat zone of high intensity

light located at the top of the right

hand portion of the beam pattern. If

the top edge of the high intensity

light zone is not at the horizontal

reference line, the headlamp will

need to be adjusted.

For vehicles with HID headlamps:

There is a distinct cut-off (change

from light to dark) in the left

portion of the beam pattern. The

top edge of this cut-off should be

positioned two inches (50.8 mm)

below the horizontal reference line.

4. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp.

• Halogen headlamp (1)

• HID headlamp (2)

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5. Then use a 7mm Allen wrench or a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the

headlamp up or down. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS

VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

The flash rate of the turn signal indicator will speed up considerably if

any of the turn signal lamps are out.

Note: For sequential rear turn signal lamps, an outage of the inner most

of the three compartments will result in this rapid flash rate.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps

Press the controls on either side of

the lamp to turn the light on.

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.

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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

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

the lens

Take your vehicle to 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.

Function Trade Number

Headlamp (halogen) H13

* HID (high intensity discharge) headlamp

(if equipped)

D3S

Front park lamp, turn lamp (halogen) 3457 or 3457K

Front park, turn lamp (HID) 3457AK (amber)

Sidemarker (front/rear) 194

Fog lamp

9145–GT or H11–Pony

(if equipped)

Tail lamp, brake lamp, turn lamp (LED)

L1230R-3N and

L3230R-4CX

* High-mount stoplamp (LED) Non-replaceable LEDs

Backup lamp 912

License plate lamp C5WL

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

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

* To replace these lamps - 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 bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

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

2. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by

depressing the retainer clip and

pulling rearward.

3. Remove the bulb by rotating it

counterclockwise and pulling it

straight out.

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.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)

The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source.

These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the

bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized

dealer.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

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

hood.

Halogen headlamp

HID headlamp

2. Remove the hex head screws attaching the underbody forward

aeroshield and remove to gain access to the front parking lamp/ turn

signal assembly.

3. Rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp

assembly.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing front sidemarker bulb

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

2. Remove the hex head screws

attaching the underbody forward

aeroshield and remove to gain

access to the front sidemarker

assembly.

3. Rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp

assembly.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out of socket.

Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamps

See your authorized dealer for replacement LED assembly.

The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp are located in the

tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace these lamps.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the off position, then open the

trunk.

2. Carefully remove the fasteners

around the lamp area and then

remove the interior trunk trim.

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3. Unbolt the three tail lamp

attachment nuts and remove the

lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the LED assembly

counterclockwise and remove it

from the lamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the LED assembly

from the electrical connector and

replace the LED assembly.

6. Install new LED assembly in

reverse order.

Replacing backup bulbs

The backup lamps are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same

steps to replace either bulb.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the off position, then open the

trunk.

2. Carefully remove the fasteners

around the lamp area, then remove

the interior trunk trim.

3. Unbolt the three tail lamp

attachment nuts and remove the

lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out from

the socket.

Install the new bulb in reverse

order.

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Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the off position and locate the

sidemarker on the rear bumper

fascia.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver

between the rear of the sidemarker

lens and the bumper fascia.

3. Push the screwdriver to the front

of the vehicle and then slide it towards you to pop out the lamp

assembly.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing fog lamp bulbs (GT) (if equipped)

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

hood.

2. Remove the sight shield by

loosening the fasteners with a

flathead screwdriver.

3. Remove the two underhood bolts

attaching the bumper cover next to

the grill and then pull the

cover/grille/fog lamp assembly

forward to access the fog lamp

bulbs.

4. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling it straight off.

5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing fog lamp bulbs (V6) (if equipped)

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

hood.

2. Remove the hex head screws

attaching the underbody forward

aeroshield and remove to gain

access to the fog lamp assembly.

3. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling

it straight off.

4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise

and remove from the lamp assembly.

Install the new bulb in reverse

order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the off position.

2. Remove the two screws and the

lens from the license plate lamp

assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out from the lamp assembly.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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