Headlamp control

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position Rotate to the second position to turn on the parking lamps.

Rotate to the second position Rotate back to  to turn the to turn on the headlamps.

Rotate back to headlamps off. to turn the headlamps off.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system is factory programmed to keep the lights on for 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to off. This delay can be programmed, using the procedure listed below, to any value up to 180 seconds. If equipped, this delay can also be programmed through the message center

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.
• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the off position.

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield wipers are turned on for a brief period of time, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position.

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds):

1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.
3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.
4. Turn the vehicle on.
5. Turn the vehicle off.
6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights should turn on).
7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay time (up to three minutes) has been reached.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the are not turned on. positions and the high beams are not turned on.

Pull the headlamp control towards you to turn the fog lamps on. The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate.

High beams

High beams

• Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate.
• Pull the lever toward you to deactivate.

Flash-to-pass

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the on position.
• the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp position.
• with automatic transmission, the transmission is not in P (Park),
• with manual transmission, the parking brake must be released.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

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