Lighting
GENERAL INFORMATION
LIGHTING CONTROL
CondensationinLampAssemblies
Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.
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
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through the vents during normal operation.
A
B
Off.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps.
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
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The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
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Headlamps.
drip marks or large droplets).
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A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Parking Lamps
Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
Examples of unacceptable condensation
will cause the battery to run out of charge.
are:
•
•
Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically. This prevents the vehicle
battery from running out of charge.
A water puddle inside the lamp.
Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
Switch the ignition off.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.
High Beams
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