Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
There are four positions:
: Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle.
To override AUTO mode, turn the control to .
To reset to AUTO mode, turn the control to and then release back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position.
: Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. The parking lamp indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY.
: Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To use the flash-to-pass feature, briefly pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator flashes to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the dedicated lamps come on when the following conditions are met:
- . The ignition is on.
- The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO.
- The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When DRL are on, only the front lamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, or other exterior lamps will not be on when the DRL are being used.
When it is dark enough outside, the front lamps dim to parking lamps and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to . The DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again.
Automatic Headlamp System
When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps and parking lamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
To turn automatic headlamp system back on, turn the band to again, then release it.
If the automatic headlamp system has the headlamps turned on and you turn the ignition off, the headlamps will turn off. When the driver door is opened the headlamps and parking lamps will illuminate for a period of time.
The length of the delayed illumination period can be changed.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps will come on. The time it takes for the lamps to turn on depends on the wiper speed. When the wipers are turned off, the lamps turn off. To disable, move the exterior lamp control to or 
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn others that you have a problem. The button is on the overhead console.
: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. If more flashes are desired, continue to hold the lever.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a turn signal indicator light failure may have occurred.
If a turn signal has failed, the lamp may need to be replaced. See your dealer.
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.
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