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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 289
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BULB REPLACEMENT
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
— If Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and
the key removed. Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the head-
lamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the
lamps.
This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system
charges.
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
NOTE:
Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as
atmospheric conditions change to allow the
condensation to change back to vapor. Turning
the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing
process.
1. Open the hood.
2. Access the back of the headlamp.
NOTE:
The air filter housing must be removed.
The windshield washer reservoir may need to
be rotated out of the way by removing the
fastener.
Coolant reservoir (if equipped) will need to be
repositioned by removing the fasteners, and
moving the unit out of the way.
3. To access the low beam bulb you must
remove the rubber boot seal from backside
of the lamp housing.
Rubber Boot Seal
NOTE:
Ensure the rubber boot is properly reinstalled to
prevent water and moisture from entering the
lamp.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical
shock or electrocution if not serviced
properly. See an authorized dealer for
service.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by
touching it with your fingers or by allowing it
to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened
bulb life will result.
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