Illuminated Entry System

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Illuminated Entry System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300 and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This system provides various functions listed below through communication control of the body ECU etc.

  • Each relevant light lights up if any door is opened.
  • If all the doors are closed with the ignition switch set at OFF after any door is opened, each light lights up for 15 seconds and then fades out when the time set on the timer has elapsed.
  • If any door is unlocked from the driver or passenger side or if any door is unlocked with the unlock switch on the transmitter after all the doors are closed and locked, each light lights up for 15 seconds and then fades out when the time set on the timer has elapsed.
  • If the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position while each light is being lit by the timer, the timer lighting is cancelled and the light fades out.
  • If all the doors are closed and locked from the driver or passenger side or with the lock switch on the transmitter while each light is being lit, the timer lighting is cancelled and the light fades out.
  • If all the doors are closed with the ignition switch set at ACC or ON after any door is opened, the timer lighting is cancelled and the light fades out.
  • Each light above is the interior light, ignition key cylinder light and door courtesy lights.

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