Headlight and turn signal switch
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
For USA:
The parking, tail and license plate lights will turn on after the engine is started regardless of the position of the headlight switch. The lights will turn off when the engine is turned off.
The daytime running lights will also turn on when the engine is started.
Turning the switch to the position: The parking, side marker, tail, license plate and instrument lights will come on and the daytime running light will remain on.
Turning the switch to the position: Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.
For Canada:
The parking, tail and license plate lights will turn on after the engine is started regardless of the position of the headlight switch. The lights will turn off when the engine is turned off while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position. The daytime running lights will also turn on when the engine is started while the headlights are off.
Turning the switch to the position:
The parking, side marker, tail, license plate and instrument lights will come on and the daytime running light will remain on if the headlights are off.
The autolight system will also be set in this position.
Turning the switch to the position:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.
Autolight system
For USA:
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position .
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF, or position.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position and one of the doors is opened, the headlights remain on for 45 seconds.
For Canada:
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO or position .
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the position. The autolight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position when the parking brake is applied, the headlights remain off. With the position selected, the headlights turn off when the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position, the shift lever is placed in the position or the parking brake is applied. (The parking, side marker, tail, license plate, and instrument lights are on.) With the AUTO position selected (headlights are on), the headlights will remain on for 45 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened.
Headlight beam select
When the headlights are on, push the lever to the front of the vehicle to switch to the high beams. The high-beam indicator light illuminates. ( “High beam indicator light” page 2-34) Pull the lever to the neutral position to switch to the low beams. Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam regardless of the position of the headlight switch.
CAUTION
Use low beams when there are cars approaching from the opposite direction, during city driving and at similar times.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is opened with the headlight switch in the or position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. ( “Light reminder chime” page 2-34) When the headlight switch is in the or position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off after a period of time when the ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
NOTICE
- Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the OFF (if so equipped) or AUTO position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will be discharged.
- Never leave the headlight switch on when the engine is not running for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
For USA:
The daytime running lights automatically illuminate when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the AUTO position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
For Canada:
The daytime running lights automatically illuminate when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the AUTO position or in the position, the headlight must be off. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position or the headlights turn on.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
- Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically. - Lane change signal
- Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is completed.
- Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on road and traffic conditions.
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