Backup Lamp: Description and Operation

Manual Gearbox
Current is supplied from fuse 31 to reversing light switch 31. The switch closes when reverse gear is selected, lighting the lamps.

Automatic Transmission
Current is supplied from fuse 9 to reversing light switch 31 located on selector lever position sensor 239. The contacts in the switch close when reverse gear is selected, lighting the lamps.

Side Reversing Lights
Cars for certain markets incorporate side reversing lights 119 in the front light clusters. These lights are then supplied with current via relay 405. The relay coil is supplied with current via the reversing-lights switch.