Exterior Lighting: Autolamps

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The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on/off control of the exterior lamps. The autolamp system keeps the exterior lamps on for a pre-selected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. The pre-selected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately 3 minutes.

To program the time lapse, carry out the following sequence:

NOTE: Steps 2 through 5 must be carried out within a 10-second period.

Start with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS position.
Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS position.
- At this point, the exterior lamps turn on.
At the desired autolamp time delay, place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- At this point, the exterior lamps turn off and the time delay is set.