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Jun 5, 2015 | 09:26 AM

Anthony81

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Illuminated Entry - Puddle/Step Lights

I have the smart key system, and it seems to be functioning properly except for one thing. When I approach the car the puddle lights (or step lights?) do not illuminate until I either press the unlock button on the fob or touch the handle. I've heard that they should come on when the fob is within a certain distance, and I couldn't find anything in the CBest settings that would indicate that this feature is able to be deactivated. Am I correct in my assumption about how it should or could work? Am I doing something wrong?

Jun 5, 2015 | 09:39 AM

Lavrishevo

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You are correct. Mine turn on when I am about 5 feet from the vehicle.

Jun 5, 2015 | 09:57 AM

Anthony81

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I will have to play around with it. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Jun 5, 2015 | 11:10 AM

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I think, but not sure, that there was a Techstream option where you can play with the illumination of the puddles of the mirrors. You can mess around with time and distance, I don't have the Techstream so can't confirm.

Jun 7, 2015 | 12:54 AM

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My puddle lights turn on when a few feet away as well.

Jun 7, 2015 | 05:47 AM

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You may have a weak battery in your fob. Do your smart key features work otherwise?

Jun 7, 2015 | 05:58 AM

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Replace the battery is a good idea. Also, don't keep your phone and keys in the same pocket. The only option in Techstream is to extend or shorten the time the puddle lights stay on.

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Jun 9, 2015 | 05:55 AM

Anthony81

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So I noticed last night that the lights do in fact come on, but I had to be right up on my car. Could this mean my fob battery really is low? Or is that how it normally functions. It really isn't that big of a deal to me.