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Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION

NOTE: The smart junction box (SJB) is also known as the generic electronic module (GEM).

Dimmable Illumination
The instrument cluster and panel illumination is used to provide backlighting to the instrument panel, switches, and control components when the headlamp switch is in either the PARKING LAMPS ON or HEADLAMPS ON position. The level of intensity is adjustable by rotating the instrument panel dimmer switch either up to increase intensity or down to decrease intensity.

The dimmable backlighting components are:
- Adjustable pedal switch (if equipped)
- Audio unit
- Auxiliary climate control switches (if equipped)
- Climate control module
- Clock (if equipped)
- Decklid release switch (if equipped)
- DVD player (if equipped)
- Floor shifter
- Hazard/parking aid/roll stability control/power liftgate switch
- Headlamp switch
- Instrument cluster
- Rear heated seat switches (if equipped)
- Steering wheel control switches

Fixed Illumination
The fixed (non-dimmable) illumination is used to provide backlighting to switches when the key is in the ACCESSORY or RUN position.

The fixed backlighting components are:
- Door lock control switches
- Power window control switches
- Roof opening panel switch (if equipped)