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Instrument Panel Brightness


Object Number: 949359  Size: B3
(Exterior and Interior Lamp Controls): These controls (B) are used to operate the exterior and interior lamps. Information on the interior lamps follows. For more information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps .

(Interior Lamp Control): The interior lamp control (A) is located to the left of the steering wheel and is used to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Press lightly on the interior lamp control and release. The control will extend outward. Turn the control clockwise to brighten and counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel lights. Press on the control to return it to the stored position.

Exit Lighting

With the exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle.

Parade Dimming

This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again.

Perimeter Lighting

When the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside.

This feature can be personalized for up to two drivers. See DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information.

Front Map Lamps

If your vehicle has front map lamps, they are located on the inside rearview mirror. They will automatically come on for about 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY. The lamps will also stay on for about 40 seconds after you exit the vehicle unless you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter.

You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the button near each lamp.

Battery Rundown Protection

This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down.