Lighting
GENERAL INFORMATION
LIGHTING CONTROL
CondensationinLampAssemblies
Lighting Control Positions
Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.
B
A
C
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
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A
B
Off
•
A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•
•
A water puddle inside the lamp.
C
Headlamps
Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
Parking Lamps
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
when the ignition is off will cause the battery
to run out of charge.
To operate the parking lamps turn the
lighting control to position B. The parking
lamps operate with the ignition on or off.
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