Room Lamp Timer Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the front room/map lamp assembly switch is in DOOR position and when all conditions below are met, BCM begins timer control (maximum 30 seconds) for interior room lamp ON/OFF.

When the front door LH is unlocked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch, power window and door lock/unlock switch RH, or front door lock assembly (key cylinder switch)].
When a door opens → closes and the Intelligent Key is not inserted in the key slot.
Timer control is cancelled under the following conditions.
When the front door LH is locked [with Intelligent Key, main power window and door lock/unlock switch, power window and door lock/unlock switch RH, or front door lock assembly (key cylinder switch)].
A door is opened (door switch turns ON).
Intelligent Key is inserted into the key slot.

Interior lamp operational settings can be changed with the function setting of CONSULT-III.