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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1704427  Size: A1

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

It controls the following systems:

    • Headlamps
    • Taillamps
    • Parking Lamps
    • License Plate Lamps
    • Instrument Panel Lights

The exterior lamps control has four positions:

(Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work for vehicles that are shifted into the PARK (P) position.

AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following:

    • Parking Lamps
    • Instrument Panel Lights
    • Taillamps
    • License Plate Lamps
(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following:

    • Instrument Panel Lights
    • Taillamps
    • License Plate Lamps
&(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will continue to stay on. Turn the control to the off position to turn the headlamps off or the battery will be drained. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.

    • Parking Lamps
    • Instrument Panel Lights
    • Taillamps
    • License Plate Lamps

SEO 9G8 (United States Only)

After reading the following information, keep it with your owner's manual for future reference.

Your vehicle's daytime running lamps (DRL) and automatic headlamp system have been turned off. To return them to normal operation, consult with your dealer.

The daytime running lamps and automatic headlamp system should be returned to normal operation if the vehicle is to be used or sold in Canada.