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Backup Lamp: Description and Operation




REVERSING LAMPS

Principles of Operation

Automatic Transaxle

When the transaxle is in REVERSE (R), the digital transmission range (TR) sensor provides a ground for the reversing lamps relay coil. When the relay is energized, voltage is supplied to the reversing lamps.

Manual Transaxle

When the transaxle is in REVERSE (R), the reversing lamp switch provides a ground for the reversing lamps relay coil. When the relay is energized, voltage is supplied to the reversing lamps.