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Message Warning Lamp atInstrument Cluster System
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP OR
SPEED UP — Transmission
USE BRAKE STOP
SAFELY — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT X MIN — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT... — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
READY — Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
ACTIVE — Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
OFF — Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P — Starting/Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P — Starting/Transmission
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE — Doors
X DOOR OPEN
Doors
TRUNK OPEN
Doors
HOOD OPEN
Hood
AIRBAG
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Airbag
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE
Engine Oil (See Oil
life monitoring
system reset later in
this section)
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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.
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.
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).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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Removing the front lamp assembly
Note:The front lamp assembly must be removed in order to replace
bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the screws and pushpin
holding the lamp assembly (1).
(Driver side shown)
3. Detach the lamp harness clips
from the lamp assembly and
disconnect the electrical connectors
(2).
4. Remove the lamp assembly (3).
Note:When lamp is removed, you
will hear a clicking sound.
5. Reverse the procedure to install
the lamp assembly.
Note:When installing the front
lamp assembly, the front flange must
be placed under the fascia. Ensure
that the bottom tab gets placed into
the white clip.
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Replacement keys
If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,
you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The
key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will
need to be programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
park/turn lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter.
•Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors, and then close the door.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
•Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front
of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.
•Turn the ignition to the on or start position with a programmed coded
ignition key.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second pre-armed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
2. Raise the hood slightly. Then push the hood latch release lever,
located under the front center of the hood, to the left.
3. Lift the hood and support it with
the prop rod.
Lower the hood and allow it to drop for the last 8-11 inches (20-30 cm).
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To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Press the locking button (1).
3. Remove the wiper blade (2).
Note:Make sure the wiper blade locks into place.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is at normal operating temperature and parked
on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in
1st gear.
4. Open the hood, then locate and carefully remove the engine oil level
dipstick.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough engine oil to
raise the level within the MIN and
MAX range. Refer toAdding
engine oilin this chapter.
•Oil levels above MAX mark
may cause engine damage.If
the engine is overfilled, some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
6. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
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