Autolamp System

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lamps normally controlled by the headlamp switch. The autolamp system keeps 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 operator up to three minutes.

The system consists of:
- a light sensor amplifier (part of the rear view mirror assembly).
- automatic headlamp dimmer relay.
- autolamps parking lamps relay.
- automatic dimming rear view mirror.

Connections to the vehicle lamps parallel the connections to headlamp switch requiring the headlamp switch to be turned to the OFF position for the automatic control feature.

In normal operation:
- The system will turn the exterior lamps on when the natural outside 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 during daylight hours.

The light sensor amplifier:
- assembly is mounted in the rearview mirror.
- must always be exposed to outside light to function properly.

The autolamp system is functional for automatic operation when the ON-OFF control is moved from the OFF position. The closer the control is moved toward the max-delay, the longer the lamps will stay on after the ignition switch is turned off.
Turning on the headlamp switch will override the autolamp. Automatic operation will not be possible until the main light switch is turned off.