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•(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.
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.
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 (5 cm) below
the horizontal reference line.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
Lane change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
• Tap the lever up/down. The turn signals will flash three times and
stop.
• Push the lever up/down to the non latched position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front dome/map lamp 1. Map lamp on and off switch
2. Door function switch
3. All lamps on and off switch
The dome lamp will turn on when:
• any door is opened.
• the remote entry controls are pressed and the vehicle is off.
• switch 3 on the dome lamp is pressed.
Press switch 1 to activate the map lamp(s). Some map lamps have a split
switch.
Note: Press switch 2 to disable all courtesy/door illumination when the
door is open. Press the switch again to re-enable.
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Rear dome/map lamp (if equipped)The dome lamp will turn on when:
•any door is opened.
• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the vehicle
is off.
• switch 3 on the front dome/map lamp is pressed.
Press
to manually turn on the map lamp(s) (if equipped):
Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates the interior with a
choice of several colors. The
ambient lighting control switch is
located in the overhead console.
•Rotate the control knob past the
first detent to activate and adjust
to the desired brightness.
• Press the left color pallet switch
to cycle through the color
choices.
• Press the right search mode switch to activate all dome lamps and all
ambient lighting. Press the search mode switch again to deactivate the
dome lamps and return the ambient lighting to the previously selected
color.
The ambient lights come on whenever the vehicle is on, the headlamps
are on and the outside ambient light level is low.
Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the vehicle is turned off and
the vehicle is locked or the accessory delay timer expires.
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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
• 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 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
Headlamps high beam H1
* Headlamp low beam (HID) D8S
Parking lamp/turn signal lamp (front) W21W
* Side marker lamp (front) LED
Brake lamp 3157K
Tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Reverse lamp 921
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FunctionTrade number
* License plate lamp LED
* High-mount brake lamp LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the two screw from the
headlamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
(HID) 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. High beam headlamp bulb:
•Remove service cap.
• Remove bulb by removing the
electrical wire connector (lift up
on the bottom latch).
WARNING: 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.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs:•Remove service cap on the
bottom of the lamp by turning it
counterclockwise
• Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
Replacing side marker bulbs:
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED side marker bulb. It is designed to
last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended
that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing rear lamps 1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the trunk.
3. Remove the trim panel from
inside the luggage compartment.
4. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly.
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5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
6. Remove bulbs by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. Gently
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.•Brake lamp (1)
• Reverse lamp (2)
• Tail lamp (3)
• Turn signal (4)
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED license plate lamp assembly. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly
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, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERSMove the lever down for a single
wipe.
Move the control up one position for intermittent operation. Adjust
the rotary control to the desired speed.
Move the control up two positions for low-speed wiping or three
positions for high-speed wiping.
The wipers may be moved manually with the vehicle off. They may
automatically return to their normal position when the vehicle is turned
on.
When wiping on dry glass, the wipers may switch to the next lower
operating mode (low-speed or intermittent). The previous operation
mode may resume after the windshield becomes wet again.
Rain-Sensing Wipers (If Equipped)
The rain-sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is
present on the windshield and control is intermittent operation position.
Adjust the rotary control to the desired moisture sensitivity settings. The
speed of the rain-sensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of
moisture detected on the windshield and the sensitivity setting. There
are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing
wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of
moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur
depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the
rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance
may be affected.
Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these
conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of
smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping
or turning the wiper system off.
Note: The wipers must be turned off before entering a car wash.
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Windshield Washer
Pull the control toward you to activate the windshield washer.
Release the control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will operate
for a short time after the washer is turned off.
Courtesy Wipe Feature
One extra wipe will happen a few seconds after washing the front
window to clear any water that is dripping down from the top of the
windshield caused by the washing.
Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned to low- or high-speed wiping
during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position,
the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on
until the wipers are turned off.
Rear window wiper/washer
Wiper
Press the top of the switch to
the first position for intermittent
operation.
Press the top of the switch to the
second position for normal
operation.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn off.
Washer
Press the lever forward to operate the washer. The wiper will
operate for a short time and will activate once more after pausing to
clear the rear window.
The rear wiper will automatically turn on to intermittent when you shift
into R (Reverse) if the front wipers are activated.
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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel
up or down and in or out until you
find the desired position.
3. While holding the steering wheel
in place, pull the lever up to its
original position to lock the steering
column.
SUN VISORS
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to switch on the
lamp.
CENTER CONSOLE
WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These may include:
• Cupholders
• Utility compartment
• Auxiliary AV connections, USB port, SD slot
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