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Backup Lamp: Description and Operation

Automatic
With the starter switch in ON or START battery voltage is applied to fuse C-3 and to the automatic transmission mode switch. With the transmission in reverse, the automatic transmission mode switch closes and battery voltage is applied to the back-up lights and the back-up lights go on.

Manual
With the starter switch in ON or START battery voltage is applied to fuse C-3 and to the back-up light switch. With the transmission in reverse, the back-up light switch closes and battery voltage is applied to the back-up lights and the back-up lights go on.