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•In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(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 (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
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Function Trade Number
High-mount brakelamp 912
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Rear reading lamp 578
Map lamp 906
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system
(SOR)37
Dual floorwell lamp 906
Glove compartment 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the headlamp retainer
bolts and the headlamp assembly.
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Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs
The park/turn/cornering lamp bulbs can be replaced without removing
the headlamp assembly.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator shield.
3. Loosen the parking lamp attachments, on the back side of the lamp,
and pull the lamp assembly forward.
4. Remove the bulb from the side turn lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb and replace the
bulb.
Note:The parking lamp/turn signal bulbs should not be removed from
the lamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the
bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb
performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can
settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the lamps on with the bulb
removed.
6. To install, reverse the order of the removal procedure.
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn 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
and remove plastic retainer to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the plastic retainer.
3. Remove three nut and washer
assemblies and the lamp assembly
from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front of the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
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2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 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.
•If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................224
Floor mats ...................................77
Fluid capacities .........................241
Fuel ............................................225
calculating fuel
economy ............................55, 230
cap ...........................................227
capacity ...................................241
choosing the right fuel ...........228
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................233
detergent in fuel .....................229
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................225, 227, 230
filter, specifications ........230, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....181
improving fuel economy ........230
octane rating ...................229, 244
quality ......................................229
running out of fuel .................229
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................225
Fuses ..................................182–183
G
Garage Door Opener (see
Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................68
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............227
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................230
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................181
Head restraints ...........................91Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................68
Hood ..........................................212
I
Ignition ...............................163, 244
Infant seats (see Safety seats) 124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................235
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................208
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .39
J
Jack ............................................137
positioning ...............................137
storage .....................................137
Jump-starting your vehicle ......190
K
Keyless entry system .................86
autolock .....................................85
keypad .......................................86
programming entry code .........86
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