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Interior Lighting Systems




Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Interior Courtesy Lamp

The courtesy lamp is located on the headliner just behind the front seats. The lamp switch has 3 positions. If the switch is left in the center position, the lamp will go ON whenever a door is opened and go OFF when it is closed. In the ON position, the lamp will stay ON until it is turned OFF. In the OFF position, the lamp will not come ON, even when a door is opened.

Interior Dimming

If equipped the interior lamps have a dimming function that is logic controlled. The logic module for the interior lamp dimming system is part of the dome lamp assembly.

Glove Box Lamp

The glove box lamp is located above the glove box. It will come ON whenever the glove box is opened.

Luggage Compartment Lamp

On the hatchback and notchback, the luggage compartment lamp will come ON whenever the luggage compartment is opened.