The exterior lamps control has three positions:
pf
(Parking
Lamps):
Turn the control to this position
to turn on the parking lamps, together with the
following.
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
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Instrument Panel Lights
-
-
EO
(Headlamps):
Turn the control to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
AUTO:
Turn the control to this position to turn the
headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and
off
automatically while the ignition is on, by sensing how
dark it is outside. For more information see Automatic
Headlamp System later in this section.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of
your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful
in
many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition
is
on.
the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking
the light sensor detects daytime light,
lamps only position.
the parking brake is released, and
the shift lever is not in PARK
(P)
on vehicles with
When the DRL system
is
on,
the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights
will not be illuminated unless you have turned the
exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position.
As
with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
an automatic transaxle only.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic
Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the
instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the
top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill,
so
be sure
it
is not covered which will cause the system
to be on whenever the ignition
is
on.
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