Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:
Type A
- DRL The daytime running lights turn on.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights turn on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.- OFF The daytime running lights turn off.
Type B
- AUTO The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights (P. 226) and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode).
- The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights turn on.
- The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
- DRL/OFF The daytime running lights turn off.
Type C
- AUTO The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights (P. 226) and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode).
- The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights turn on.
- The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
Turning on the high beam headlights
- With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off.
- Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
Daytime running light system
- Vehicles with a headlight high beam/daytime running lights: The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlight high beam and illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.
- To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the , (type A only), * (type B and C) position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set again. Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
- Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight system to malfunction.
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart key system
- When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
- When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the lights off and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart key system
- When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
- When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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