Exterior Lamps - Description
DESCRIPTION
The exterior lighting system for this vehicle includes the following exterior lamp units:
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (3) - A standard equipment Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) is centered on the upper liftgate header above the liftgate glass opening at the rear of the vehicle.
- Front Fog Lamps (5) - Vehicles equipped with this option have a separate front fog lamp unit mounted near each outboard end of the front fascia, below each front lamp unit.
- Front Lamp Units (1) - A standard equipment front lamp unit with two, single-filament headlamp bulbs is located at each outboard side of the grille opening in the Front End Module (FEM).
- Front Position Lamps - A front position lamp is integral to each front lamp unit on vehicles manufactured for export markets where they are required.
- License Plate Lamps (4) - Two standard equipment rear license plate lamp units are integral to the liftgate handle assembly, just above the license plate tub formation on the outer liftgate panel.
- Outside Mirror Lamps - Vehicles equipped with this option have a lamp unit integral to the lower forward facing surface of each outside rear view mirror.
- Rear Fog Lamps - A rear fog lamp unit is mounted near each outboard end of the rear fascia, below each rear lamp unit on vehicles manufactured for export markets where they are required.
- Rear Lamp Units (2) - A standard equipment two-piece rear lamp unit is mounted on each side at the rear of the vehicle. One piece of the rear lamp is secured to the end of each quarter panel on either side of the liftgate opening and the second piece is secured to each side of the liftgate outer panel, adjacent to the first piece of the rear lamp when the liftgate is closed.
- Repeater Lamps - A repeater lamp is mounted to each front fender just behind the front wheel opening on vehicles manufactured for export markets where they are required.
These exterior lighting lamp units and their controls are combined to provide the following exterior lighting features:
- Automatic Headlamps - Vehicles with the automatic headlamps option are equipped with a unique headlamp switch that includes an A (Automatic) position and have an automatic headlamp sensor to sense ambient light levels. The automatic headlamp sensor is integral to the sun load sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. When the A position of the headlamp switch is selected while the engine is running, the headlamps are turned ON and OFF automatically as ambient light levels dictate.
- Backup Lamps - The backup (or reverse) lamps include a clear bulb, reflector and clear lens that are integral to each rear lamp unit.
- Brake Lamps - The brake (or stop) lamps include a clear bulb, reflector and red lens that are integral to each rear lamp unit, and the red lens and multiple Light-Emitting Diode (LED) units of the CHMSL.
- Daytime Running Lamps - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are standard equipment on vehicles manufactured for sale in Canada and optional on vehicles manufactured for the United States. Vehicles with the DRL feature enabled illuminate a headlamp bulb in each front lamp unit at a reduced intensity to serve as the DRL.
- Exterior Lamp Fail-Safe Operation - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (also known as the Cab Compartment Node/CCN) and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) provide a fail-safe feature which will automatically turn ON the low beam headlamps and all park lamps when the ignition switch is in the ON position and there is no detected input from the headlamp switch, or when there is no communication over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus.
- Exterior Lamp Load Shedding - The TIPM provides a battery saver feature which will automatically turn OFF all exterior lamps (except the park/tail lamps in certain export markets) that remain ON with the ignition switch in the LOCK position after a timed interval of about eight minutes.
- Front Fog Lamps - The optional front fog lamps include the clear bulb, reflector and clear lens of each adjustable front fog lamp unit.
- Hazard Warning Lamps - The hazard warning lamps include the bulbs, reflectors and lenses of each lamp in the right and left, front and rear turn signal circuits.
- Headlamps - Chrysler - Two quad headlamp systems are available on Chrysler models. The standard halogen headlamp system includes two single filament halogen bulbs in each front lamp unit, one low beam and one high beam. The optional HID headlamp system includes a single HID lighting element/igniter unit for low beam headlamps and a single filament halogen bulb for high beam headlamps in each front lamp unit. The optional equipment HID front lamp units each include an electronic ballast module. Both headlamp systems also include an adjustable reflector and clear lens integral to each front lamp unit.
- Headlamps - Dodge - Dodge model headlamps include a single dual filament halogen bulb, an adjustable reflector and a clear lens integral to each front lamp unit.
- Headlamp Leveling - A manual headlamp leveling system is included with the standard halogen headlamps only in certain export markets where it is required equipment. These front lamps include a headlamp leveling actuator motor on each front lamp unit and a thumbwheel actuated headlamp leveling switch in the instrument panel bezel between the headlamp switch and the steering column. These components allow the headlamp beam pattern to be adjusted manually by the vehicle operator from the interior of the vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo loads. On vehicles manufactured for certain export markets equipped with optional HID headlamps, an Automatic Headlamp Leveling Module (AHLM) (also known as the High Intensity Discharge Transducer/HIDT) on the top of the left rear inner wheel housing within the passenger compartment controls a headlamp leveling actuator motor on each front lamp unit to automatically perform these adjustments using inputs from front and rear axle sensors to monitor changes in the vehicle suspension height.
- Headlamp Time Delay - On vehicles equipped with the automatic headlamps option, when this feature is enabled the low or high beam headlamps remain illuminated for a programmable delay interval of 0 (disabled), 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this feature is customer programmable through the EVIC.
- Headlamps With Wipers - Vehicles with the automatic headlamps option have an automatic headlamps-with-wipers feature. When this feature is enabled and the AUTO position of the headlamp switch is selected, the headlamps are turned ON automatically whenever the windshield wipers are turned ON; and, if the headlamps were turned ON automatically when the wipers were turned ON, they will also turn OFF automatically when the wipers are turned OFF if the appropriate ambient light conditions exist. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional EVIC, this feature is customer programmable through the EVIC.
- Optical Horn - Also known as flash-to-pass, the beam selection function of the multi-function switch control stalk has a momentary intermediate position that allows the headlamp high beams to be flashed momentarily, without changing the headlamp beam selection.
- Park/Tail Lamps - The front park lamps include the amber bulbs, reflectors and clear lenses integral to each front lamp unit and, if the vehicle is so equipped, the clear position lamp bulb integral to each front lamp unit. The rear tail lamps include the clear bulbs, reflectors and red lenses integral to each rear lamp unit as well as the bulbs and lenses of the license plate lamp units.
- Rear Fog Lamps - Rear fog lamps are available only in certain export markets where they are required equipment. The rear fog lamps include a clear bulb, a red lens and a reflector that are integral to each rear lamp unit.
- SmartBeam(R) Automatic Headlamps - Vehicles equipped with the optional automatic headlamp system may also have the SmartBeam(R) automatic (auto high beam) headlamp option available. SmartBeam(R) includes a unique digital light-sensing imager camera integral to the electrochromic inside rear view mirror and programming that allows it to detect light levels, their color and their source within the path ahead of the vehicle. When SmartBeam(R) is enabled, the A (Automatic) position of the headlamp switch is selected, the high beam position of the headlamp dimmer is selected and the ambient light conditions are appropriate, the headlamp high beams are turned ON and OFF automatically as needed.
- Turn Signal Lamps - The front turn signal lamps include an amber bulb, a reflector and a clear lens that are integral to each front lamp unit. In certain export markets where they are required, the clear bulbs and lenses of the repeater lamps on each front fender will also be included in the front turn signal circuits. The rear turn signal lamps include a clear bulb, a reflector and a red lens that are integral to each rear lamp unit. On vehicles equipped with the optional outside mirror lamps there are several dedicated amber LED units integral to each mirror lamp unit that are also activated by the turn signal circuits for the same side of the vehicle.
Other components of the exterior lighting system for this vehicle include:
- Automatic Headlamp Leveling Module - Vehicles built for certain export markets and equipped with the optional HID headlamps have an AHLM (also known as the High Intensity Discharge Transducer/HIDT) located on the top of the left rear inner wheel housing within the passenger compartment. The AHLM monitors the vehicle ride height through the front and rear axle sensors, then provides inputs to the headlamp leveling motor on each front lamp unit as appropriate.
- Axle Sensors - Vehicles equipped for certain export markets and with the optional HID headlamps have an axle sensor for the front and rear suspension, which monitor the suspension height of the vehicle. The front axle sensor is located above the left front lower suspension control arm in the left front wheel house. The rear axle sensor is located just forward of the rear axle above the left lower axle control arm.
- Backup Lamp Switch - A plunger-type backup lamp switch is installed through the transmission housing of vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and is actuated by the shifter mechanism within the transmission when REVERSE gear is selected. On vehicles with an optional automatic transmission, a stand alone Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) performs the backup lamp switch function.
- Brake Lamp Switch - A plunger-type brake lamp switch is located on the brake pedal support bracket under the instrument panel and is actuated by the brake pedal arm when the brake pedal is depressed.
- Clockspring - The clockspring includes an integral turn signal cancel cam, which provides automatic turn signal cancellation as the steering wheel is rotated back to its centered position following a vehicle turning maneuver. The clockspring is located near the top of the steering column, directly beneath the steering wheel. Clockspring - Description.
- Electronic Ballast Module - Vehicles equipped with the optional HID headlamps have an electronic ballast module secured to the underside of each front lamp unit. Each module controls the HID lighting element/igniter within the front lamp unit to which it is mounted.
- Hazard Switch - A latching push button-actuated hazard switch is integral to the switch pod located just above the radio in the center stack area of the instrument panel.
- Headlamp Leveling Motor - A headlamp leveling actuator motor is located on the back of each front lamp unit housing of vehicles manufactured for certain export markets where the headlamp leveling feature is required.
- Headlamp Leveling Switch - A three mode thumbwheel-actuated headlamp leveling switch is located in the instrument panel bezel between the headlamp switch and the steering column of vehicles equipped with quad halogen headlamps and manufactured for certain export markets where the headlamp leveling feature is required.
- Headlamp Switch - A headlamp switch is located on the driver side of the instrument panel, outboard of the steering column. The headlamp switch includes a rotary knob to turn the park lamps and headlamps ON or OFF and, if the vehicle is so equipped, a push button switch for selecting the interior halo lamps. The rotary knob is pushed inward for selecting the optional front fog lamps on vehicles so equipped. The headlamp switch also features a horizontal thumbwheel for selecting the panel lamps dimming level, a PARADE mode to illuminate all Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) units at full brightness for visibility when driving in daylight with the exterior lighting turned ON, and for interior lighting control.
- Instrument Cluster - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN) in this vehicle. The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column opening, directly in front of the driver. Instrument Cluster - Description.
- Instrument Panel Switch Pod - The instrument panel switch pod contains the hazard switch. The switch pod is located just above the radio in the center stack area of the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Description.
- Multi-Function Switch - The multi-function switch is located on the steering column, just below the steering wheel. A control stalk that extends from the left side of the switch is used to select the turn signal lamps (right or left) and to select the headlamp beam (low, high or optical horn).
- Park Brake Switch - A park brake switch on the park brake foot lever mechanism is located on the driver side cowl side inner panel below the instrument panel.
- SmartBeam(R) Module - The SmartBeam(R) automatic high beam digital imaging camera and system logic circuitry is integral to the electrochromic inside rear view mirror on the inside of the windshield.
- Steering Control Module - The Steering Control Module (SCM) is located within the multi-function switch housing on the top of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. Steering Column Module - Description.
- Totally Integrated Power Module - The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment, near the battery. Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) - Description.
- Trailer Tow Wiring - Vehicles equipped with an optional Trailer Tow Prep package include a wire harness and an installation instruction sheet shipped loose in the cargo area of the vehicle from the factory for installation by the vehicle owner or the dealer.
Hard wired circuitry connects the exterior lighting system components to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the exterior lighting components through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.