Operation Manual

2-36 Instruments and controls
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper
is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see “Light Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems” section.
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
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located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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Headlight beam select
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1
To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
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2
To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
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3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.