WARNING
Daytime running lights and parking lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be
seen by others when it is dark.
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Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the
weather is bad or visibility is poor.
Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright
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enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is
dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
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The taillights do not come on with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on,
a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
Even if automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights may
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still not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam
headlights manually.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the taillights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Lights and vision features
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights
(DRL).
When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on.
The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is
in position O or AUTO. The indicator light ꢆ or DRL in the instrument cluster indicates that the feature is
active, Warning and indicator lights.
If the light switch is in position AUTO, a low-light sensor switches the instrument and switch lighting on
and off automatically.
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature
Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the
daytime running lights off when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched on.
Function
Action
Switching the DRL off:
– Switch the ignition on.
– Turn the light switch to the O position.
– Set the parking brake.
Switching the DRL on:
– Release the parking brake.
Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper that are also static cornering lights. On some
models the static cornering lights may also be integrated in the headlights. At speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically when you turn a
corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on. The
light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
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