1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 113

Illuminated Entry The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to the lamp control knob when a door is opened or if you press a remote keyless entry transmitter button. Since the illuminated entry system has a photocell, this means that it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps or backlightingto turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed or after the ignition key is placed in the ignition. If the reading lamps are left on. rney automatically shut off I O minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature isdesigned to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps,trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these featureswill automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has I5 miles (24 k ) less). Power will be restored for an additional m or 10 minutes if either dooris opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits backlightingand the dimming of the instrument panel lights during daylight while the headlamps are on. This feature operateswith the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting to the instrument panelwill also turn on. Storage Mode Personalization This feature is for longterm use and must be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) while the ignition is in RUN. Storage mode personalization protects the battery by placing your vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio, amplifiers, instrument clusterand remote keyless entry will not drain the battery over a longperiod of time. For programming information, see "Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features"later in this section. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps automatically come on when either dooris opened and it is dark outside. For manual operation, press the button to turn them on. Press it again to them off. turn 2-43