Map lights

Type B
Type A

To turn on the map light, push the switch.
Type B

To turn on the map light, push the switch.

To turn it off, push the switch again.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the lights are turned off to avoid battery discharge.

NOTE
For the type A map lights, although the light switches are in the ON position, the lights are automatically turned off after approximately 30 seconds of illumination to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging. For details, refer to “Battery drainage prevention function”.

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