Purpose
The front map lights shine light at the front of the vehicle interior.
Function
The front map lights illuminate when the map light switch is turned on.
Illuminates according to the lock condition of the driver's door and open/close conditions of the doors under the rear body control module (RBCM) control when the interior light switch is in the DOOR position.
Construction
Map lights which are integrated with the sunglass holder have been adopted.

Operation
Map light switch operation
1. Turn the map light switch on.
2. The battery current flows to the map light bulb from the rear body control module (RBCM).
3. The map light illuminates.

Interior light switch operation
1. Interior light switch is in DOOR position.
2. When any door is opened, the door open signal is input to the rear body control module (RBCM).
3. When the rear body control module (RBCM) receives the door-open signal, it turns on the transistor.
4. When the transistor turns on, the battery current flows to the map light bulb from the rear body control module (RBCM).
5. The map light illuminates.
NOTE:
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the map light illumination on/off timing is controlled by the interior light control system. For details, refer to the interior light control system..

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Interior
Interior Lighting SystemSeat Warmer Control Unit Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the
figure.
5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure t ...
Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The steering column (EPS motor) temperature increases directly after continuous
turning of the steering mechanism which could cause burns if it is touched.
Before performing any servicing, verify that the steering column has cooled
off.
1. Rotate the steering wheel un ...