Courtesy Lamp: Description and Operation
INTERIOR/COURTESY LIGHTINGThe Smart Cluster controls the interior/courtesy lighting. The lighting includes the dome lamp, 2 (two) courtesy lamps located on the lower instrument panel, and the hardtop rear lamp. The cluster controls the dome/courtesy lamp illuminated entry, theater dimming timeout, the door ajar timeout, and the ignition OFF illumination.
Illuminated Entry
* Operates when any door is opened (ajar switch closed to ground).
* The cluster will turn ON all of the interior lamps.
* The interior lamps will remain ON for a maximum of 20 (twenty) minutes or until the conditions change.
* After 20 (twenty) minutes, the cluster will turn OFF the interior lamps. The 20 minute timeout will be reset when any door or liftgate status changes.
* The interior lamps will not timeout if the ignition is ON and engine RPM is greater than 300.
Theater Dimming
* After the doors are closed, the cluster will turn OFF the interior lamps with theater dimming within approximately 5 (five) seconds.
* If the ignition is in the Run/Start position before the theater dimming timeout, the interior lamps will be turned OFF immediately.
Courtesy Lamps
* When the Panel Dimming Switch is adjusted to the interior lamp position, the cluster illuminates the interior lamps.
* The cluster will turn OFF the interior lamps after approximately 20 (twenty) minutes.
* If the vehicle conditions change, the cluster will reinitiate the 20 minute timeout feature.
* This feature will operate with ignition in the OFF or Run/Start position.
* This feature will not operate with the engine running.
Ignition-Off Courtesy Lamps (Illuminated Exit)
When the ignition switch transitions from the Run/Start to the Lock position, the cluster will illuminate the interior lamps for approximately 10 (ten) seconds.