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Tail Lamp: Description and Operation

The rear tail lamp modules contains three bulbs, a lens, and a housing. One bulb is a two filament bulb used for tail light and stop lamp functions. One single filament bulb is for turn signal functions, The other bulb is a single filament bulb used for back-up light illumination.

Each tail lamp module can be serviced separately. Each bulb can also be serviced separately. The head- lamp switch controls tail lamp operation. The multi-function switch on the steering column controls turn signal operation, and the back-up light switch controls the back-up light operation. The brake lamp switch controls the stop lamp function.