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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Turn the light switch to the HEAD position.
  2. Move the dimmer switch to the LO position.

Both the LH and the RH low beam filaments are lit at the normal low beam intensity.

Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams

2

Move the dimmer switch forward to the HI position.

    • Both the LH and the RH low beam filaments turn OFF.
    • Both the LH and the RH high beam filaments are lit.
    • The high beam indicator is lit.

Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams

3

  1. Turn the light switch to the OFF/PARK position.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Disengage the parking brake.
    • Both the LH and the RH low beam filaments and the DRL indicator remain lit.
    • Both the LH and the RH low beam filaments are lit at 80% intensity.
    • The DRL indicator is lit.

4

  1. Shut the engine OFF.
  2. Engage the parking brake.

All the headlamps turn OFF.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Headlamps Always On

5

  1. Engage the parking brake.
  2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.

All the headlamps stay OFF.

Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) On With Park Brake Applied

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.