Autolamps

Headlamp Delay System - Autolamp

The autolamp system:
^ provides light sensitive on-off control of the lamps normally controlled by the headlamp switch.
^ provides 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.
^ uses a preselected time lapse that can be adjusted by the vehicle operator for up to three minutes delay.

The system consists of:
^ a light-sensitive light sensor amplifier
^ a Lighting Control Module (LCM)
^ an autolamp time delay control (part of the headlamp switch and includes an OFF position)

For the autolamp system to be operational, the headlamp switch must be rotated counterclockwise from the OFF position.

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.

The light sensor amplifier must always be exposed to outside light to function correctly. Do not place any items on the defroster grille panel which may block light to the light sensor amplifier and cause erratic operation of the system.

The autolamp time delay control (part of the headlamp switch) operates as follows:
^ The autolamp system is functional for automatic operation when the autolamp time delay control is moved from the OFF position.
^ The autolamp time delay is controlled by rotating the headlamp switch in a counterclockwise direction (maximum three minutes).

Turning on the regular headlamp switch will override the autolamps operation. Automatic operation will not be possible until the regular headlamp switch is turned counterclockwise past the OFF position.