Headlamps on ReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when yourheadlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on andyour key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turnthe headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on. Inthe AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignitionis in LOCK or may remain on until the headlamp delayends (if enabled in the DIC).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 come on when the followingconditions are met:• The ignition is on,• the exterior lamps control is in AUTO,• the transmission is not in PARK (P), and• the light sensor determines it is daytime.When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on.The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t beon. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either.When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlampsystem will switch from DRL to the headlamps.As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regularheadlamp system when you need it.Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside and the headlampswitch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system willturn on your headlamps at the normal brightnessalong with other lamps such as the taillamps,sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps and theinstrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn theexterior lamps switch to the off position and then release.Turning off the automatic headlamp system with theheadlamp switch is not available for vehicles first sold inCanada. For vehicles first sold in Canada, you can turnoff the automatic headlamp system when parked at nightby applying the parking brake before starting yourvehicle. The headlamps will remain off once the vehicle isstarted for as long as you are parked. If you release theparking brake, the lights will turn on. If the parking brakeis not released before you begin to drive, the exteriorlamps will turn on above 2 mph (3.2 km/h).3-15
