Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature activates the headlamps and parkinglamps after the windshield wipers have been inuse for approximately six seconds and themultifunction lever is in the AUTO position. SeeExterior Lamps on page 164.When the exterior lamp control has been turnedoff or is in the parking lamp position and the wipercontrol is on delay, low speed or high speed,the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED messagewill appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activatedheadlamps will immediately turn off.Headlamps on ReminderA warning chime will sound if the exterior lampcontrol is left on in either the headlamp or parkinglamp position and the driver’s door is openedwith the ignition off.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle duringthe day. DRL can be helpful in many differentdriving conditions, but they can be especiallyhelpful in the short periods after dawn and beforesunset. Fully functional DRL are required on allvehicles first sold in Canada.The DRL system makes the front turn signal lampscome on when the following conditions are met:• It is still daylight and the ignition is on.• The exterior lamp control is in the off position.• The transmission is not in PARK (P).When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lampsare on. No other exterior lamps such as theparking lamps, taillamps, etc. are on when theDRL are used. Your instrument panel will not be lit.When it is dark enough outside, the front turnsignal lamps turn off and normal low-beamheadlamps turn on.166
