If
the exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps
position at night, only the parking lamps will be on.
If
the
transaxle is out of PARK
(P),
only the parking lamps
will be active and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message will be displayed on the DIC.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
The automatic headlamp system will keep your
headlamps on when it is dark outside and the ignition
is
in
ON.
It’s possible that your headlamps may go out
if
you
drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted
parking lot.
If
this happens, turn on your headlamps with
the exterior lamps control.
Light
Sensor
Your automatic headlamps and DRL work with the light
sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it
up.
If
you do it will read “dark” and the automatic
headlamp lighting will turn on.
Fog
Lamps
To turn on only the front
fog lamps, turn the fog
lamp band to the single fog
lamp symbol. To turn on
both the front and rear fog
lamps, turn the fog
lamp band to the double
fog lamp symbol.
Turning on the front fog lamps only will automatically
activate the parking lamps. Turning on the front and rear
fog lamps will automatically activate the parking lamps
and headlamps.
To turn
off the fog lamps, turn the band
to
OFF.
The
front fog lamps will also turn
off
when you turn on your
high-beam headlamps, but
will
turn on again when
you switch to low beams.
Continuous use of the fog lamps will shorten bulb life
Limit use as necessary.
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