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Old May 23, 2019 | 01:46 PM
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On my tailgate?

I have a 2017 F350 6.7 KR crew cab LB 4x4. On the tailgate center is the backup camera. What is the small round lens to the right of the camera for? I can't find a reference to it anywhere.
 
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Old May 23, 2019 | 01:58 PM
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It is a light I believe.
 
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Old May 23, 2019 | 01:59 PM
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NM, found out its a courtesy light.
 
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Old May 23, 2019 | 02:53 PM
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NM, found out its a courtesy light.
It's a hitch light.
 
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NM, found out its a courtesy light.
So do you now feel illuminated?
 
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Old May 23, 2019 | 06:35 PM
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I remember the night I bought my truck and walked around the back. I said to myself “Wow that stupid light is bright and right in my face. Who designed that!?”

Fast forward 4 days later when I hooked up my trailer for the first time. After dark. And I saw how useful it was. I couldn’t take my words back fast enough lol
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 01:17 PM
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I have a 2017 F350 6.7 KR crew cab LB 4x4. On the tailgate center is the backup camera. What is the small round lens to the right of the camera for? I can't find a reference to it anywhere.
Ummm, it’s called an LED light. Lol
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 02:44 PM
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You can turn this lamp (along with other cargo lamps) on and off using the switches in the bed (left rear) and next to (lower left) the headlight switch.

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Jim / crewzer
 
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