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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
[MC42200(M )04/96]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC42700( ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC42800( ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[MC42900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
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.
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[MC43000( ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
[MC43200(M )12/95]
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Parts of a headlamp
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[MC43400( ALL)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC43500( ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
[MC43600(M )12/95]
2. Open the hood and locate the headlamp.
[MC43700(M )12/95]
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Headlamp access covers
[MC44400(M )12/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by lifting the connector clip upward
while pulling the connector rearward.
[MC44600(M )12/95]
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it
from the socket. Then slide the ring off the
plastic base.Keep the ring.You must use it
again to hold the new bulb in place.
[MC44700(M )12/95]
5. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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[MC44800( ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC45000(MBC )01/96]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[MC45200(MBC )01/96]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[MC45300( ALL)01/96]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[MC45400(MBC )01/96]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
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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[MC48200( ALL)01/96]
Using the Right Bulbs
[MC48300(M )04/96]
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Index 311
Brake fluid............... 220
brake warning light........... 11
checking and adding......... 220
description.............. 220
specifications...........220, 267
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 260
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 12
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light........... 11
fluid, checking and adding...... 220
fluid, refill capacities.......220, 266
fluid, specifications........220, 267
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 220
new brake linings............ 6
noise..............157, 159
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 220
stopping distances.......... 177
trailer................ 175
when storing your vehicle....... 271
Brake-shift interlock........... 162
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)........... 16
Bulbs, replacing............. 256
halogen............... 257
headlamps.............. 257
specifications............. 260
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Index 319
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 162
column-mounted........... 162
console-mounted........... 164
downshifting............. 170
floor-mounted............ 168
locking the gearshift.......... 65
manual operation........... 167
positions.............162, 168
shifting the gears.........162, 168
shift-lock............... 162
upshifting.............. 169
Gearshift:shifting the gears......162, 168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 170
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
H
Hazard flashers.............. 71
Headlamps
aiming................ 256
bulb specification........... 260
checking alignment.......... 256
cleaning............... 262
daytime running lights......... 59
flashing................ 68
high beam............... 68
replacing bulbs..........256±257
turning on and off........... 60
Head restraints............. 103
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Index 321
J
Jack.................. 193
operation............194±195
positioning............194±196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 202
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 66
positions of the ignition......... 65
removing from the ignition....... 66
stuck in lock position........65±66
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 260
checking............... 256
daytime running light system...... 59
dome lamps.............. 61
flashing the lamps........... 68
fog lamps............... 84
hazard flashers............. 71
headlamps............... 60
high beams.............. 68
illuminated mirrors........... 79
instrument panel, dimming....... 61
interior lamps........... 59,61
replacing bulbs............ 256
trailer................ 176
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 67±68
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 12
brake................. 11
charging system............ 15
check engine.............. 17
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Index 327
Speedometer............... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 149
starting a cold engine......... 151
starting after a collision........ 190
starting a warm engine........ 151
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled......... 200
Steering, power............. 161
Steering wheel
horn.................. 72
locking................ 65
tilting................. 72
Storage compartments, center console.... 83
Storing your vehicle........... 268
Sun visor................. 79
Sunvisor................. 79
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 124
T
Tachometer................ 21
mechanical cluster........... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........256, 260
cleaning............... 262
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 55
Tilt steering wheel............ 72
Tires.................. 239
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 239
cleaning............... 264
inspection and maintenance...... 239
replacing............... 241
rotating............... 240
snow tires and chains......... 244
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle.......... 271
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