Ambient Lighting

The ambient lighting subsystem consists of the ambient lighting switch, dimmer control and the ambient lighting module (all integrated into the overhead console), and the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) located within the floor console, front door panels and under the instrument panel footwell areas. The ambient lighting is operational when the ignition is in any state other than OFF (the exception is when it is used in conjunction with the illuminated entry/exit features), the headlamps are on and the outside ambient light level is low. The ambient lighting switch cycles the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) through 7 different color combinations. The brightness is changed using the dimmer control which allows the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to be turned off as well.

The right search mode control switch activates all ambient light areas and all dome lamps. The search mode control switch needs to be pressed again to deactivate the dome lamps and return to the previously selected ambient light color.

The ambient lighting Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide illumination to the:

• Cup holders (located in the center console)
• Front footwells (located under the instrument panel)
• Rear footwells (located in the rear of the center console)
• Front inside pull handles (located in each door trim panel)
• Front door map pockets (located in each door trim panel)

The ambient lighting control module controls the color and light intensity. The ambient lighting module receives information from the BCM through a LIN circuit for illuminated entry/exit functions. The ambient lighting module provides voltage to all of the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). A secondary LIN circuit is routed from the ambient lighting module to all of the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Each LED changes color and intensity based on the input from the ambient lighting module.

As an additional function, the ambient lighting illuminates red on any open door.