System Description: Outline
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The auto light control system uses an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the lighting switch is in "AUTO "position, it automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the headlamps in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four steps. For the details of the setting, refer to "SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS ".
Optical sensor, power is supplied
- Through BCM (body control module) terminal 17
- To optical sensor terminal 1.
Optical sensor, ground is supplied
- Through BCM terminal 18
- To optical sensor terminal 3.
When ignition switch is turned to "ON "position and when outside brightness is darker than prescribed level, input is supplied
- To BCM terminal 14
- Through optical sensor terminal 2.
The headlamps will then illuminate. For a description of headlamp operation, refer to "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".