Headlamp Delay

Headlamp Delay

The LCM controls a headlamp delay function which illuminates the driveway after leaving the vehicle. The headlamp delay will operate on low beam headlamps only regardless of the position of the left hand steering column multifunction switch.

The delay is operated when the ignition is switched off and the key removed with the headlamps switched on (not in the AUTO position). The message center displays a 'HEADLIGHTS ON' message accompanied by a chime from the sounder. When the lighting control switch is moved to the 'off' position, the message center displays a 'HEADLIGHT DELAY' message and the low beam headlamps are activated for a period of approximately 45 seconds. After the delay period, the LCM automatically switches off the delay function, extinguishing the headlamps.

If the lighting control switch is in the 'AUTO' position and the ignition is switched off and the key is removed, the headlamp delay will not operate. The left hand steering column multifunction switch must be operated in the headlamp 'flash' position to activate the headlamp delay. The headlamps will extinguish after the delay period has expired.