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2. Remove the sight shield by
loosening the six fasteners with a
flat head screwdriver.
3. Remove the two underhood bolts
attaching the bumper cover next to
the grill and then pull the
cover/grille/foglamp assembly
forward to access the foglamp bulbs.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
it straight off.
5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamp bulbs
The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located
in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the trunk.
2. Carefully remove fasteners
around the lamp area and then
remove the interior trunk trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical grommet
by pulling it straight off of the lamp
assembly.
4. Remove three nut and washer
assemblies and the lamp assembly
from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it
out of the lamp assembly.
6. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
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Replacing backup bulbs
The backup lamp is located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the trunk.
2. Carefully remove fasteners
around the lamp area, then remove
the interior trunk trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector by pulling it straight off
of the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the three nut and washer
assemblies and the lamp assembly
from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it
out of the lamp assembly.
6. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and locate the
sidemarker on the rear bumper
fascia.
2. Install a flathead screwdriver
between the rear of the sidemarker
lens and the bumper fascia.
3. Push the screwdriver to the front
of the vehicle and then slide it towards you to pop out the lens cover.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open
the trunk.
2. Inside trunk, pull the trim panel
straight off of the underside of the
trunk lid.
3. Locate the lighting assembly and
push the release tab to access the
bulb socket.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the two screws and the license plate
lamp assembly.
2. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever down to unlock
the steering column. While the lever
is in the down position, tilt the
steering column to its desired
orientation.
2. While holding the steering
column, pull the lever up to its
original position to lock the steering
column.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories. The power points are
located on the instrument panel and
inside the center console storage
bin.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
•Dual cupholders
•Auxiliary power point (in bin)
•Coin holder slots (in bin)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the switches to open
and close windows.
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET + control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator light
on the instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
ON
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The latch handles must be pulled
downwards fully to allow the
latch to fully rotate into the
open position
3. Unclamp the top from the
windshield header by pulling each
latch handle down and then rotating
the latch to the rear until it clears
the header.
Note:If the top has not been lowered for some time and sticks to the
windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand
to loosen it.
4. Push the convertible top switch
on the overhead console and hold
until the windows are completely
down and the top is completely
stored.
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Installation of the boot (if equipped)
Be sure the boot is secure on the vehicle before driving.
1. Install the boot on the vehicle by hooking the boot retaining clips on
the back panel.
2. Install the boot on the right side tucking in the front part of the boot
in the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side.
3. Install the boot on the left side tucking in the front part of the boot in
the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side.
4. Tuck the boot corners behind the shoulder belts.
5. Secure the boot straps on the rear seat hooks behind the rear seat.
Note: Improper installation can result in loss and/or damage of
the boot while driving.
Always secure the retaining clips and boot straps on the vehicle
or the boot may come loose while driving.
To remove, unhook the boot straps from the rear seat hooks and push
the boot down slightly unhooking the boot retaining clips from the
vehicle and lift off.
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System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for two seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. OIL PRESSURE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
3. DRIVER DOOR
4. PASSENGER DOOR
5. TRUNK
6. BRAKE SYSTEM
7. TRAC CONTROL (if equipped)
8. FUEL CAP
9. FUEL LEVEL
10. MILES TO EMPTY
Display color
The instrument cluster gauges are backlit with white backlighting when
the headlamps are off. When the headlamps are on, the user can select
one of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor
) for the
nighttime gauge backlighting. Headlamps must be on to set up the
nighttime display color.
Note:A gauge in a warning condition will be lit red when the headlamps
are on.
1. Press SETUP to get to the
DISPLAY COLOR set up menu.
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2. Pressing RESET will scroll through the following selectable colors:
Green Blue
Purple White
Orange Red
MyColor Adjust (to define MyColor)
Adjusting MyColor
:MyColor
is a user defined backlighting color.
The backlighting colors are achieved through the blending of light from
Red, Green, and Blue LEDs. Apart from the 6 preset colors, drivers can
create their own color by adjusting the levels of the three primary colors
through the MyColor
feature to achieve any of 125 different
combinations.
The vehicle must be stationary to enter the MyColor
adjust mode. To
enter the MyColor
adjust mode, hold RESET for 3 seconds at the
Adjust menu, or press SETUP to scroll though the display colors again.
When in the MyColor
adjust mode, pressing RESET will step through
the Red, Green, Blue and Exit options. Pressing SETUP will increment
the proportion of the color being adjusted. Try many combinations and
record your favorites. To Save and Exit MyColor
adjust hold RESET for
3 seconds when prompted. Pressing RESET for less than 3 seconds will
cycle back through the color components.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Display Mode
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu to select the Display
Mode.
2. Single Mode will display only the
selected function. Dual Mode will
display the selected function and
the odometer.
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