Instrument Panel BrightnessD (Instrument Panel Brightness): This featurecontrols the brightness of the instrument panel lights.The button for this control is located below the exteriorlamps control.Push the button in and release to extend the button.Turn the button clockwise for brightness of theinstrument panel lights and counter clockwise to turn thebrightness down.Courtesy LampsThe courtesy lamps are located on the headliner abovethe rear seat. These lamps come on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or whenany door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddlelamps are located on the bottom of the front and reardoor trim.Professional vehicles have an additional dome lamp andalso opera lamps.Entry LightingThis feature turns on the courtesy lamps and thebacklighting to the door switches and to the exteriorlamp control when a door is opened or if you press theremote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. Ifactivated due to the transmitter, the lighting will remainactive for about 40 seconds. Since the entry lightingsystem uses the light sensor, it must be dark outside inorder for the courtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesylamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after thelast door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition keyis turned to RUN, or immediately deactivate if thepower locks are activated.Parade DimmingThis feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays andbacklighting during daylight hours when the key is inthe ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature isfully automatic. When the light sensor reads darknessoutside and the parking lamps are active, the digitaldisplays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panelbrightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwiseto brighten lighting.3-36
