Delayed Illumination
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The BCM grounds the courtesy lamps low control circuit for 22-28 seconds, activating the interior courtesy lights when the following conditions are met:
- The delay illumination is enabled, interior lighting mode 2 or 4.
- The ignition switch is in the LOCK or the OFF position.
- The dimmer switch is in the OFF position.
- The interior lamps override switch is in the ON position, interior courtesy lights enabled.
- When closing all of the vehicle doors, the BCM detects a transition from a ground signal to an open in the door switch signal circuits.
The delayed illumination feature will cancel when any of the following conditions are met:
- Turning the ignition switch to the ACC or the RUN position.
- Locking the doors when using either power door lock switch.
- Locking the doors using the left front, the rear front or the liftgate door key lock cylinder, BCM type 4 only.
- Locking the doors using a keyless entry transmitter, BCM types 3 and 4 only.
- Modes 2 and 4 enabled: The interior courtesy lights turn ON for 25 seconds, then fade to OFF after the last door is closed.
- Modes 1 and 3 disabled: The interior lights turn OFF after the last door is closed.