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Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Access Panel
Rear Power Distribution Center
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights ............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights ..................... A6220
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light ................. J KLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket /
Cupholder Lighting ...................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement. LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight –
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
.............. D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Light ................... 3157A
Front Fog Light ...................... 9145/H10
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker ........................ 168
Tail Light ............................ 3057K
Tail/Stop/Turn Light .................... 3057K
Rear Side Marker ........................ 168
Backup Light ........................... 921
Center High-Mount Stop Light
(CHMSL) ............................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168
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Front/Rear Side Marker Light
1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or
similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to
disengage the clip.
NOTE:
•If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is
placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
scratch the paint.
2. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the front/rear side marker.
Tail/Turn/Stop Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail light retainer.
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3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
4. Pull back the trunk liner.
5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the
tail light assembly.
6. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
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11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
13. Close the trunk.
Center Tail/Backup Light
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized dealer.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket
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Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 297
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 120
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 301
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 291
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 317
Engine Oil ........................... 303
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 130
DriveBelts ............................ 303
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 229
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 230
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 76 Electrical Power Outlets
................... 140
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 238
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 331
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 240
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 151
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 159
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 36
Emergency, In Case of FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Overheating .......................... 280
Towing ............................. 291
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 36
Emission Control System Maintenance ......298,346
Engine ............................... 296
Air Cleaner .......................... 304
Block Heater ......................... 219
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 35
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 336
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 299
Replacement Tires ....................... 260
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 356
Restraint, Head ......................... 111
Restraints, Child ......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 289
Rotation, Tires .......................... 262
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 356
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68 Safety Information, Tire
................... 245
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Satellite Radio .................... 191,192,195
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 196
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 346
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,69
And Pregnant Women ................... 45
Child Restraint ..................... 58,60,64
Extender ............................. 45
Front Seat .......................... 38,39
Inspection ............................ 69
Operating Instructions ................... 39
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 38
Reminder ............................ 154
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
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TrailerTowing .......................... 278
Transmission........................... 322
Automatic ...................... 220,223,322
Fluid ............................... 343
Shifting ............................. 220
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 67
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 258
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 36
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ......................... 119,152 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)
........... 78,191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 358
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 191
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
USB Port .............................. 191
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 319
VanityMirrors ........................... 77
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 251,276,277
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 207,335
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
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