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Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine
with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
²Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
²Go to the front of the vehicle
and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the front
of the hood. Lift the hood until
the lift cylinders hold it open.
HOOD
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a
few minutes for the oil to drain
into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator
(dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert
the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
MAX MIN
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²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless
they will be replaced immediately.
If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp
housings and affect performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Handle a halogen
headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could
cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are
operated.
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Twist the plastic knobs to
release the plastic sight shield
covering the back of the
headlamps. Lift the shield and pull
towards the windshield.
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The horizontal aim must be
adjusted first. You will need one 4
mm box wrench or open end
wrench.
The following procedure assumes
that the vehicle's front structure is
properly aligned. If the vehicle has
been in an accident requiring the
front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator
should be recalibrated by the
service facility.
Horizontal aim adjustment
1. With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and adjusting
screw.
2.Usea4mmwrench to turn the
horizontal adjusting screw until the
reference mark on the reflector
extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the horizontal
indicator when viewed directly
from above.
3. When the horizontal aim has
been adjusted, close the headlamp
access panel.
Vertical aim adjustment
The numbers shown on the vial
indicate beam direction in degrees
up or down.
1. Do not adjust the vertical aim
until after adjusting the horizontal
aim.
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2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level vertical aim indicator.
It is visible when viewed from the
above rear of the headlamp.
3.Usea4mmwrench to turn the
vertical adjusting screw until the
reference mark on the reflector
extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the vertical
indicator when viewed directly
from above.
4. Close the hood.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Backup lamp 3156K
Side marker lamp (front) 194
Park, turn lamp (front) 3157NAK
Headlamp 9007
Cornering lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 912
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Map lamp 578
Visor vanity lamp 168
Door courtesy lamp 904
Glove compartment 194
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
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