Entry Lighting

The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back–up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or when the door handle is pulled is pressed, or when the door handle is pulled on a keyless access vehicle.

See Ignition Positions (Key Access) or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access).

After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the dome and remaining interior lights dim to off.

Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This feature can be changed. button.

This feature can be changed.

See Vehicle Personalization.

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