Lights
Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician.
Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement
The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the light switch off and the key removed (or the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode on models with keyless access system). Because of this, you should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it replaced.
Replacing a High Beam Headlight/Daytime Running Light Bulb
Your vehicle has halogen high beam headlight bulbs which are also used for the daytime running light. Handle it by its base 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.
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove all engine compartment covers.
If you are replacing the bulb on the driver’s side, remove the holding clips with a flat-tip screwdriver. Then remove the upper part of the air intake duct by pulling it straight up.
To change a bulb on the passenger’s side, remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it out of its stay.
.3 Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it onequarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
7. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Driver’s side)
Install the upper part of the air intake duct securely. Reinstall the holding clips.
9. (Passenger’s side)
Install the engine coolant reserve tank.
10. Install all engine compartment covers.
Replacing the Front Side Marker Light Bulb
1. Start the engine. If you are replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. If you are replacing a passenger’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. Turn off the engine.
2. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the holding clips from the edge of the inner fender cover, and pull the inner fender cover back.
3. Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolts, and remove the holding clip with a flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully.
5.Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the socket by pushing it straight in the socket until it bottoms.
8. Insert the socket into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
9. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
10. Push the under cover in place and set the inner fender cover in the original position. Install the bolts and tighten them securely. Insert each holding clip, and lock it by pushing on its center.
Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ Parking Light Bulb
1. Start the engine. If you are replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. If you are replacing a passenger’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. Turn off the engine.
2. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the holding clips from the edge of the inner fender cover, and pull the inner fender cover back.
3. Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolts, and remove the holding clip with a flat-tip screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully.
4. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.\
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the socket by pushing it straight in the socket until it bottoms.
7. Insert the socket into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
8. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Push the under cover in place and set the inner fender cover in the original position. Install the bolts and tighten them securely. Insert each holding clip, and lock it by pushing on its center.
Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb
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.
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The fog lights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, readjustment may be required. Adjustment should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician.
1. Start the engine. If you are replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. If you are replacing a passenger’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. Turn off the engine.
2. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the holding clips from the edge of the inner fender cover, and pull the inner fender cover back.
Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolts, and remove the holding clip with a flat-tip screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down.
5. Remove the bulb by turning it about one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
8. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
9. Push the under cover in place and set the inner fender cover in the original position. Install the bolts and tighten them securely. Insert each holding clip, and lock it by pushing on its center.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk.
Remove the screw in the center of the holding clip on the side of the trunk lining. Pull the lining back.
2. Remove the nuts from the stud bolts with a socket or wrench.
3. Pull the taillight assembly straight back out of the body.
4. Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out: back-up light, turn signal, or side marker.
5. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise, and pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
6. Push a new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms, and reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks.
7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal.
9. Put the holding clip into the hole on the side of the trunk lining. Reinstall the screw.
Side Turn Signal Lights
Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights. The lights should be replaced by your dealer.
High-mount Brake Light
This light should be replaced by your dealer.
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
The license plate has two lights above it. The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer.