Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry requests the courtesy lamps, the parking lamps and the dimmable backlighting to illuminate when the ignition is OFF and either the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed, or the vehicle is unlocked using the keyless entry keypad. The illuminated entry requests the courtesy lamps off:
- after 25 seconds have elapsed.
- the ignition is switched out of OFF.
- the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
- the vehicle is locked using the keypad.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.