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For 1990-2009 cars only

When the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, is pressed, the DRL headlamps, parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough outside.

Personal Choice Programming

This feature can be programmed in the on or off mode for each transmitter.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization .

To turn the feature off, do the following:

  1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure.
  2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
  3. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp twice.
  4. Press the remote alarm button again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp once.
  5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now off.

To turn the feature on, do the following:

  1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure.
  2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
  3. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirp once.
  4. Press the remote alarm button again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn will chirp twice.
  5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now on.

This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting.