Tail lamps, bulb replacement

At a glance

1 Turn signal

1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Inside brake lamp*
4 Tail lamp
5 Outside brake lamp
6 Rear reflector*

Turn signal, brake, tail, and license plate lamps

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.

These lights are made using LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Lamps in the trunk lid

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.

Access to the lamps

1. Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the tool kit.

2. Fold away the cover.

2. Fold away the cover.

3. Replace the defective bulb.

3. Replace the defective bulb.

Inside brake lamp

Inside brake lamp

21-watt bulb, H21W.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.

Backup lamp

16-watt bulb, W16W.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.

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