Circuit/System Description

The INTERIOR LIGHTS fuse supplies battery voltage to the body control module (BCM). The BCM applies battery voltage to the courtesy reading and dome reading lamps through the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit. The dome/reading lamps are controlled by a 3 position (OFF, DOOR, ON) switch. When the dome/reading lamp switch is placed in the DOOR position the lamps are controlled by the BCM. When any door is opened, the jam switch contacts close and the BCM receives a door-open input. If the BCM receives a door lock or unlock input the BCM will activate the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit, providing battery voltage to the dome/reading lamps. The BCM shall provide a Parade Mode feature intended to allow the dimming level of certain vehicle displays to remain bright enough for convenient daylight viewing if the park lamps or headlamps are turned on during daylight conditions. The BCM shall provide a Day/Night Mode Determination feature designed to determine whether the vehicle is operating in ambient light conditions consistent with day or night driving. If the BCM is currently in the Day Mode and the LIGHT input indicates the ambient light level has been continuously below the current DNT (day night transition) for the last 15 seconds (Ambient Light Day - Night Timer calibration), the BCM shall enter the Night Mode of operation. If the BCM is currently in the Night Mode and the LIGHT input indicates the ambient light level has been continuously above the current NDT (night day transition) for the last 30 seconds (Ambient Light Night - Day Timer calibration), the BCM shall enter the Day Mode of operation.