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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 804 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONINTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONINTERIOR LAMPS FEATURES
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Interior Lamps Features
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Interior Lamps Features
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The interior lamps system features the following functions:
- An illuminated entry feature that illuminates the courtesy lamps when entering the vehicle or activating the remote keyless entry system.
- An illuminated exit feature that illuminates the courtesy lamps when the ignition key has been removed from the ignition.
- An inadvertent power feature that supplies voltage to all interior lamps after the ignition is turned OFF. The inadvertent power feature will deactivate all interior lamps after 20 minutes to prevent battery rundown.
- A theatre dimming feature that will slowly dim the interior lamps from full brightness to off.
- An IP dimmer switch that illuminates the courtesy lamps.
- Individual switches for control of each interior lamp that is not illuminate with the interior lamp switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.