System Description

INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM

System Description


OUTLINE

- Front room/map lamps and personal lamps rear are controlled by the room lamp timer control function of the
BCM when lamp switch is in the DOOR position.
- Front step lamps are controlled by step lamp control function of BCM.
- Trunk room lamp is controlled by trunk lamp control function of BCM.
- Push-button ignition switch illumination is controlled by the push-button ignition switch illumination control function of BCM.
- Interior room lamps are illuminated by the welcome light function of Intelligent Key system. Refer to "WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System Description" Welcome Light Function.

ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION

When the interior room lamp switch is in the DOOR position and when all conditions below are met, the BCM
begins timer control (maximum 30 seconds) for interior room lamp ON/OFF.
- When the front door LH is unlocked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch or front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)].
- When a door opens --> closes.
Timer control is cancelled under the following conditions:
- When the front door LH is locked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch or front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch)].
- A door is opened (door switch turns ON).
- Ignition switch is turned ON.

INTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL

If an interior lamp is left ON and does not turn OFF even when the doors are closed, the BCM turns off power to the interior lamps automatically to save the battery 15 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
The BCM controls the following interior lamps:
- Front step lamp LH/RH
- Front room/map lamp LH/RH
- Personal lamp rear LH/RH
- Vanity mirror lamp LH/RH (if equipped)
- Trunk room lamp
After the battery saver system turns the lamps OFF, the lamps will illuminate again when:
- A signal is received from an Intelligent Key or main power window and door lock/unlock switch or when the front door lock assembly LH (key cylinder switch) is locked or unlocked.
- A door is opened or closed.