Courtesy Lamps; Interior Lamps - Chevrolet 2001 Camaro Owner's Manual

If your vehicle has the content theft
and your fog lamp switch is on, the fog lamps may flash
along with the parking lamps to indicate operation of the
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content theft deterrent/alarm system. See "Content
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Theft Deterrent/Alarm System" in the Index.

Interior Lamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control
The thumbwheel controls the brightness of your
instrument panel lights. Move the thumbwheel up or down
to brighten or dim the lights. If you move the thumbwheel
all the way up, your courtesy lamps will come on.
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deterrent/alarm system

Courtesy Lamps

When either door is opened, several interior lamps go
on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier
for you to enter and leave your vehicle.
Courtesy lamps include two map lamps on the inside
rearview mirror and other lamps throughout the interior
of your vehicle.
To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be
disabled about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to
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OFF. The 10 minute timer will be restarted if you do
any of the following:
D
Turn the ignition on.
D
Open either door.
D
Press any button on your remote keyless entry
transmitter (option).
D
Turn the interior lamp switch from off to on.
D
Open the hatch.