2002 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 111

Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you lift the driver's door handle or open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out after about 10 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped). The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Three-Position Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON position will turn on the light. The DOOR position will turn on the light whenever a door is opened or when the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel is moved up. The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a door is opened. Your vehicle may also have two reading lamps as part of the dome lamp. Press the lens of a lamp to turn a lamp on and off. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Press the button on the bottom portion of the rearview mirror to turn on the lamps. Press the other side of the button to turn the lamps off. 2-49