Interior Lights

Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position), the courtesy lights and the ground illumination light turn on for:
- About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition key is removed (without advanced key) or the ignition is switched off (with advanced key).

- About 15 seconds after all doors are closed.

(With Advanced key).

About 5 seconds after all doors when the advanced key is outside of the vehicle.

- About 15 seconds after the ignition is switched off (LOCK) and the ignition key removed (without advanced key) with all doors closed.

The light also turns off when: - The ignition is switched on and all doors are closed.

- The driver's door is locked.

NOTE:
- Battery saver.

If any door is left opened, the light turns off after about 30 minutes to save the battery.

The light turns on again when the ignition is switched on, or when any door is opened after all doors have been closed.

- The operation of the illuminated entry system can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features.

Overhead Lights

Front
Front

Rear
Rear

Map Lights


Map Lights

The map lights are switched on or off by


The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches.

Courtesy Lights

Turns on when any door is open or the


Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on.

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