Dimmable Illumination

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Dimmable illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components when the parking lamps are on. The level of intensity for the dimmable backlit components is adjusted by using the instrument panel dimmer switch to increase or decrease intensity. The BCM is the master module that controls the dimmable illumination.

Dimmable backlit switches are:

NOTE: Some components are optional and are not equipped on every vehicle.

Adjustable pedal control switch
Trailer tow switch
Pro Trailer Backing Assist ™ (PTBA) switch
Headlamp switch
Ignition switch (push button start)
Instrument panel center stack switches
Rear door window control switches
Overhead console
Rear heated seat switch
Spot lamp switch
EPB switch
Steering wheel mounted switches
Power tailgate release switch
Auxiliary switches
USB hub
Emergency call switch

When the autolamp feature activates during the daytime, the message center illumination remains at full intensity and does not dim from the instrument panel dimmer switch. If the vehicle travels under a bridge or through a tunnel and a low level of ambient light is detected, the illumination brightness of the message center changes to the last level set by BCM. The message center illumination changes back to full intensity when the intense ambient light is restored.