Toyota 2004 Solara Owner's Manual page 123

Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or "AUTO" position with the
tail lights on—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver's door is opened with the ignition
key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
Position 2 or "AUTO" position with the
headlights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors or trunk
lid is opened and closed with the ignition
key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
If you want to turn off the lights immedi-
ately, push the " " (lock) button on the
wireless remote control transmitter twice.
The lights also can be turned off immedi-
ately by pushing the " " button on the
wireless remote control transmitter with all
the doors locked and the trunk lid closed.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept
open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
To turn on the lights again, turn the igni-
tion key to the "ON" position or actuate
the headlight switch. If you are going to
park for over one week, make sure the
knob is in the "AUTO" position.
'04 Solara_U (L/O 0402)
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light (DRL) system
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on with the engine run-
D
ning.
The light switch is in the "AUTO" posi-
D
tion.
The parking brake is released.
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To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the
headlights to full intensity for night driving.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 3 ("DRL OFF") or turn the
ignition switch off.
2004 SOLARA from Feb. '04 Prod. (OM33640U)
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