Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 D
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Lighting (ext)
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002WL1005X
Title: LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYSTEM (Illuminated entry system):

  • The illuminated entry system provides convenience when getting in or out of the vehicle at night. This system controls the room lights and puddle light (in the outer rear view mirror)*.

    *: Lighting system exterior

  • This function is controlled by the main body ECU and mirror ECU. The operation and condition of this control are described below.

    Operation

    Condition

    Fade in

    When any of the following conditions is met, the room light fades in.

    • Any door is opened.
    • Any door is unlocked when the ignition switch off and all doors are closed.
    • Ignition switch is turned from ON to off when all doors are closed.

    Fade out immediately

    When either of the following conditions is met, the room light fades out.

    • Ignition switch is turned from off to ON when all doors are closed.
    • All doors are locked when the ignition switch off.

    Illuminate for approximately 15 seconds, and then fade out

    All doors are closed when the ignition switch is off.

    Fade out (Battery saving control)

    When all of the following conditions have been met, the main body ECU and mirror ECU turns off the lights.

    • A key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.
    • There is no change in the condition of the doors for 20 minutes.

    When any of the following conditions is met, the count of the battery save times will be cleared.

    • A key is inserted in the ignition key cylinder.
    • Any of the doors is opened.