Body Electrical System

Automatic Light Control System

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~30min
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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage 5V
Load Max. 1 mA (relay load)
Illumination (LUX) 50 1.22 ± 0.27 V
150 3.23 ± 0.71 V

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Automatic Light Sensor
2. Headlamps
3. Light Switch (Auto)
4. Tail lamps
5. Body Control Module (BCM)

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Description and Operation

Description

This system uses a light sensor to automatically turn on the tail lamps and headlamps based on changes in ambient light conditions. It is activated when the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel, or when ambient lighting conditions change due to rain, snow, or fog. The precautions relevant to the use of this system are as follows.
  1. Do not install any other device on top of this device.
  2. Be sure to switch to manual mode in poor visibility conditions, such as fog, heavy rain or cloudy weather.
  3. Light intensity in actual driving conditions is not always constant, and the lamp ON/OFF timing may vary greatly depending on climate, season, and surrounding environment.
  4. Use this system only during sunrise and sunset, and manually adjust the lamp on/off under normal conditions.
  5. A malfunction may occur if a light-blocking coating that may change the interior illumination is applied.

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