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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
).
This indicator has three f unctions:
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA or Hill Start
Assist systems. Take your vehicle to
a dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
See page for more information
on the VSA system.
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA or Hill Start
Assist systems.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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On Touring models
On Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA Activation Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
The high beam headlight bulb, the
low beam headlight bulb, and
daytime running light bulb are
replaced the same way.
1.
Headlight A imingReplacing a Headlight/Daytime
Running L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
483
CONNECTOR
BULB
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Open the hood.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
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5.
6.
Lights
Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker L ight
Bulbs
484
SOCKET
BULB
CONNECTOR
BULB
CONNECTOR
BULB
FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover to prevent scratches.
Remove the covers by carefully
prying on the edge with a small
f lat-tip screwdriver.
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Except LX models
Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
485
BULB
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the f ront f og light
assembly f rom the bumper.
Open the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.
Place a cloth on the inner edge of
theassemblytopreventscratches.
Loosen the assembly by caref ully
prying on the top and side edges
with a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Use your f ingers to f urther pull it
loose.
Remove the assembly f rom the
mounting holes by pulling it out.
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4.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
486
CONNECTOR
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Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Align the two tabs on the light
assembly with the mounting holes
and install the rear light assembly
in the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts securely.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light, side marker light, or
turn signal light.
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5.
On Touring models
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ights
Maint enance
487
BULB
TABS
SOCKET
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Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment to prevent scratches.
Remove each lens segment by
caref ully prying on its edge with a
small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Remove the screw under each lens.
Pull the high-mount brake light
assembly out of the vehicle.
Remove the lens f rom the light
assembly.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the lens back on the light
assembly, and tighten the
mounting bolts securely.
Put the light assembly back into
the vehicle. Install the screws and
tighten them securely.
Reinstall the lens segments.
Remove the two mounting screws
f rom the light assembly.
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Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
488
LENS SEGMENT
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Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t edge until it snaps into
place.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment to prevent
scratching. Insert a small f lat-tip
screwdriver between the lef t edge
of the lens and the housing. The
lens will come down.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
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Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
489
BULB
LENS
SCREWDRIVERLENS
CLOTH
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................................................AAC.300
...AccessoriesandModifications.402
ACCESSORY(IgnitionKey
.....................................Position).137
............AccessoryPowerSockets.186
...........................ACPowerOutlet.187
................ActiveHeadRestraints.158
....................Additives,EngineOil.473
...........................AdvancedAirbags.31
.............................Airbag(SRS).11,26
..........AirbagSystemComponents.26
......AirConditioningSystem.192,199
.............RearA/CControl.197,204
.......................AirOutlets(Vents).206
.......................AirPressure,Tires.496
......................................Antifreeze.475
Anti-lockBrakes(ABS)
....................IndicatorLight.72,430
...................................Operation.429
..............Anti-theft,AudioSystem.313
Anti-theftSteeringColumn
............................................Lock.137
........AudioSystem.208,210,226,252
AutoControlMode,Starting
........................................Engine.411
............................AutoDoorLock.116
...AutoDoorLocking/Unlocking.139
.........................AutoDoorUnlock.117
..........AutomaticClimateControl.199
.......................AutomaticLighting.127
...AutomaticSeatBeltTensioners.24
.............AutomaticSpeedControl.350
..............AutomaticTransmission.413
..........................Capacity,Fluid.538
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
.......................................Shifting.413
ShiftLeverPosition
...............................Indicators.413
................ShiftLeverPositions.414
....................ShiftLockRelease.416
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
Battery
ChargingSystem
...........................Indicator.70,521
............................JumpStarting.517
..............................Maintenance.504
............................Specifications.539
..............................BeforeDriving.393
....................................Belts,Seat.9,22
.........................BeverageHolders.181
........HandsFreeLink.361
..................................BoosterSeats.58
Brakes
...........Anti-lockSystem(ABS).429
.............Break-in,NewLinings.394
............BulbReplacement.486,488
...........................................Fluid.481
.......................................Parking.169
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
........................WearIndicators.429
.............................BrakingSystem.428
.................Break-in,NewVehicle.394
BrightnessControl,
...............................Instruments.131
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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...............DANGER,Explanationof.iii
BulbReplacement
..........................Back-upLights.486
..............................BrakeLights.486
.................................FogLights.485
................FrontParkingLights.484
........FrontSideMarkerLights.484
.................................Headlights.483
.................................RearBulbs.486
............................Specifications.539
....................TurnSignalLights.484
..............................Bulbs,Halogen.483
................................CancelButton.352
............................CapacitiesChart.538
.............CarbonMonoxideHazard.61
..........................CargoAreaLight.178
...................................CargoHook.408
....................Cargo,HowtoCarry.404
.............CAUTION,Explanationof.iii
........................CertificationLabel.536
.................................Chains,Tires.503
....................ChangingaFlatTire.509
ChangingOil
........................................Howto.473
......................................Whento.455
...ChargingSystemIndicator.70,521
............Checklist,BeforeDriving.410
................ChildproofDoorLocks.144
.....................................ChildSafety.39
..............................BoosterSeats.58
.............................ChildSeats.44,47
.....ImportantSafetyReminders.39
..........................................Infants.44
..........................LargerChildren.57
.........................................LATCH.49
......................RiskswithAirbags.40
.............................SmallChildren.45
..........................................Tether.54
...........................WarningLabels.62
.........WhereShouldaChildSit?.40
.......................................ChildSeats.47
........LATCHAnchoragePoints.49
....TetherAnchoragePoints.55,56
.......................CleaningSeatBelts.490
...............ClimateControlSystem.199
..............................................Clock.314
....................................CoatHooks.185
.....................Code,AudioSystem.313
........................COintheExhaust.547
......................CompactSpareTire.508
.........................................Compass.353
.................ConsoleCompartment.180
.................ConsumerInformation.554
.............Controls,Instrumentsand.65
....................ConversationMirror.184
Coolant
........................................Adding.475
....................................Checking.398
.........................ProperSolution.475
...................TemperatureGauge.82
CrankcaseEmissionsControl
........................................System.547
................CruiseControlIndicator.78
............CruiseControlOperation.350
...................................CupHolders.181
.............CustomerServiceOffice.554
.........................CustomizeSettings.97
................Door/WindowSetup.115
...........................LightingSetup.110
...............................MeterSetup.103
...........................PositionSetup.108
......................SettingtoDefault.100
Index
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C
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