Entry LightingThe entry lighting system turns on the reading anddome lamps and the backlighting to the exteriorlamp control when a door is opened or if theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter unlockbutton is pressed. If activated by the (RKE),the lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds.The entry lighting system uses the light sensoron the instrument panel; so it must be dark outsidein order for the lamps to turn on. The lamps turnoff about 25 seconds after the last door isclosed. They will dim to off if the ignition key isturned to ON, or immediately turn off if the powerlocks are used.Parade DimmingThis feature prohibits dimming of the instrumentpanel displays and backlighting during daylighthours when the key is in the ignition and theheadlamps are on. This feature operates with thelight sensor and is fully automatic. When the lightsensor reads darkness outside and the parkinglamps are active, the instrument panel displays canbe adjusted by sliding the instrument panelbrightness lever toward the symbol to brighten oraway from the symbol to dim the lighting.Reading LampsThe reading lamps are located on the overheadconsole. These lamps come on automatically whenany door is opened.For manual operation, press the button next toeach lamp to turn it on or off.If the reading lamps are left on, they automaticallyshut off 10 minutes after the ignition has beenturned off.182
