The control on the driver's side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps.

The exterior lamp control has four positions:

(Off): Turn the knob to this position and release it to turn off all exterior lamps including the DRLs. A light near the symbol will be lit when in this mode. To turn any lamps back on when in the off mode, turn the knob to the desired lamp mode. To return to the AUTO mode, turn the knob to the off position and release it. The off mode will also cancel and the lamps will return to the AUTO when the vehicle is turned off. This mode is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada.

AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light enough outside. A light near the symbol will be lit when in this mode.

(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following:

&(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO, the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set time. You can change this delay time using the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) . You can switch your headlamps from low to high-beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the instrument panel.

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.

To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release.

Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on.

The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal.

There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay.

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See "Instrument Panel Brightness" under Interior Lamps .

Lamps On Reminder

If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK and the headlamps on at exit delay ends (if enabled in the DIC).

Daytime Running Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (see arrows) 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 come on when the following conditions are met:

When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. The instrument panel won't be lit up either.

When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps.

As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Off-Road Lamps

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for any roof-mounted accessories (such as off-road lamps or a roof basket) on your vehicle, you can damage your vehicle. To avoid damaging your vehicle in a car wash, remove any roof-mounted accessories if you can, and do not use an automatic car wash while roof-mounted accessories are on your vehicle. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle for more information.

The off-road lamps, if equipped, are designed to enhance the appearance of your vehicle and to provide auxiliary lighting when your vehicle is used off road. The safety characteristics of these lamps are limited and they are not intended to be used in conjunction with, or in place of, existing vehicle lighting. The lamps are not to be used on any public street or highway and are to be covered when not in use. Check your state and local laws before installing or using any auxiliary lighting. In some states it may be necessary to remove the roof lamps when operating the vehicle on the highway.

The button for the off-road lamps is located in the overhead console.

To use the lamps, be sure the engine is running. Remove the covers form the lamps and press the button to turn them on. Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow near the button when the lamps are on.

The off-road lamps will remain on even after the ignition is turned off. The off-road lamps button must be pressed to turn them off.