Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature activates the headlamps and parking lampsafter the windshield wipers have been in use forapproximately six seconds. To operate, the TwilightSentinel® feature must be turned on.When the exterior lamp control is in the off position orparking lamp position and the wiper control is on delay,LO or HI, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED messagewill appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activatedheadlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activatedheadlamps will also turn off if the Twilight Sentinel ® orthe windshield wipers are turned off.Headlamps on ReminderA warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful in many different drivingconditions, but they can be especially helpful in the shortperiods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functionaldaytime running lamps are required on all vehiclesfirst sold in Canada.The DRL system will make the low-beam headlampscome on at reduced intensity when the followingconditions are met:• It is still daylight and the ignition is on.• The exterior lamp control is in the off position.• The transaxle is not in PARK (P).When DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps atreduced brightness will be on. No other exteriorlamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will beon when the DRL are being used. Your instrumentpanel will not be lit up either.3-16
