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alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.23. Airbag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
24. 4WD Indicator This light indicates the vehicle is in four-wheel
drive and 4LOCK. 4WD allows all four wheels
to receive torque from the engine simultane-
ously.
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▫Exhaust System ..................... 368
▫ Cooling System ..................... 371
▫ Brake System ....................... 376
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 378
▫ Transfer Case ....................... 381
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 381
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 382
 Fuses .............................. 387
▫ Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center) ........................... 387
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 391
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 392 
Bulb Replacement ..................... 392
▫ Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn
Signal Lamps ....................... 392
▫ Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps,
And Turn Signal Bulbs ................ 394
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp And Cargo
Lamp ............................. 397
▫ License Lamps ...................... 399
▫ Fog Lamps ......................... 401
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 401
 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ....... 402
▫ Engine ............................ 402
▫ Chassis ........................... 403
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the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-
lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the
MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb No.
Dome Lamp ........................ WL212–2
Cargo Lamp ............................ 921
Overhead Console Lamps ................... 192
Reading Lamp ...................... WL212–2LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Headlamp ............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Side Marker ............3157NA
Back-Up .............................. 3157
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ............. 921
Fog Lamp ............................. 9145
License Plate Lamp ....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal .................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Signal
Lamps
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlamp
housing.
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3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the
headlamp housing from the fender panel.
4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your
hands, unlock and disconnect headlamp bulb connector.5. Twist 1/4-turn and remove headlamp bulb from hous-
ing and replace.
NOTE:
The headlamp bulb is a halogen bulb. Take care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from
your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which
reduces bulb life.
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To remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket
1/4-turn and remove socket from housing. Pull bulb
straight from socket.Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, And
Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheet metal.
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2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the housing.
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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.5. Reverse this procedure to install bulb and housing.
Place the two raised blocks past the body.
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3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear-
ance.4. Turn desired bulb socket 1/4-turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
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5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
•Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
•Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
6. Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs and
housing.
License Lamps
1. Using a screwdriver, pry black rubber housing from
the bumper.
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