Ambient Lighting

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The ambient lighting subsystem consists of the BCM and the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) located within the floor console, front door panels and front 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 BCM provides the voltage to the ambient lighting system, while the touchscreen (FDIM) is used to turn the ambient lighting feature on or off. A LIN circuit is routed from the BCM to all of the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) illuminate ice blue in color.

The APIM uses software to monitor the user interface from the touchscreen. Based on the ambient lighting system selections made using the touchscreen, the APIM sends ambient light intensity request messages over the communication network for brightness settings. The BCM retains the last brightness setting between uses.