Autolamp System

The autolamp system:
^ Provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the lamps normally controlled by the regular headlamp switch.
^ Provides for increased visibility for occupants when leaving the vehicle by keeping the lamps on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
- The preselected time lapse can be adjusted by the vehicle operator up to approximately three minutes.

The system consists of:
^ A light-sensitive light sensor amplifier.
^ Lighting control module.
^ A time delay switch that is part of the headlamp switch.

For the autolamp system to be operational, the headlamp switch must be rotated counterclockwise from the OFF position. An autolamp indicator lamp will light when the lamps are energized by the autolamp system.

In normal operation:
^ the system will turn the exterior lamps on when the light available to the light sensor amplifier decreases below a predetermined level, such as at sunset.
^ the lamps will automatically turn off when the level of outside light exceeds a predetermined level, such as during daylight hours.

NOTE: Do not place any items over the slotted holes in the defroster grille panel left of the steering column which may block light to the light sensor amplifier and cause erratic operation of the system.

The light sensor amplifier:
^ is mounted under a group of slotted holes in the defroster grille panel, left of the steering column.
^ must always be exposed to outside light to function properly.

The time delay switch, which is part of the headlamp switch operates as follows:
^ The time delay is functional when the headlamp switch is rotated counter clockwise from the OFF position.
^ Maximum delay (three minutes) is obtained when the headlamp switch is rotated to the full counterclockwise position.

The lighting control module is:
^ The controlling module for the autolamp system located:
- Under the instrument panel.
- To the right of the steering column.
- Behind the lower steering column cover.