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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONINTERIOR LIGHTINGOVERVIEW
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Interior Lighting: Overview
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Overview
Interior Lighting
Overview
The interior lighting system consists of:
- Courtesy lamps
- Demand lamps
- Ambient lighting (if equipped)
The courtesy lamps subsystem consists of:
- interior lamps
- puddle lamps
- door ajar switches (integrated into the door latches)
- liftgate ajar switch (manual liftgate)
- LTM (Liftgate/Trunk Module) (power liftgate)
- courtesy lamp switch (integrated into the FLM (Front Lighting Control Module))
- BCM (Body Control Module)
The courtesy lamps provide illumination to the interior of the vehicle when entering or exiting the vehicle or when requested using the courtesy lamp switch.
The demand lamps subsystem consists of:
- interior lamps
- vanity mirror lamps
- BCM (Body Control Module)
The demand lamps are used to provide illumination to specific areas within the vehicle, such as a map/reading lamp or vanity mirror. The BCM (Body Control Module) energizes the battery saver relay to supply voltage to the demand lamps when the battery saver feature is not active.
The ambient lighting subsystem consists of:
- ambient lighting harnesses
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module
- APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module)
The ambient lighting provides aesthetically colored illumination to the center console cup holders, the door map pockets, the door pull handles, the door release handles, and the front and rear footwells for illuminated entry or when the ignition is in run with the parking lamps on. The ambient lighting is controlled using the touchscreen display in the center of the instrument panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.