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Headlamps on Warning
If you
open the door while leaving the lamps on, you
will hear a warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps (Option)
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.
A light sensor in the instrument panel cluster makes the
DRL
work, so be sure it isn't covered.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off, and
the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won't be on. Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it's dark enough outside, your headlamps will
come on to full brightness. The other lamps that come
on with your headlamps will also come on.
When it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go off, and your low-beam headlamps will come on at a
reduced brightness.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in the OFF or LOCK
position. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off
until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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LOW
You can brighten or dim the
instrument panel lights by
rotating the control up or
down. To turn on the
interior courtesy lamps,
rotate the control all the
way up to HI.
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