The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P) if
you have an automatic transmission.
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, no other lamps are on.
The instrument panel will not be lit up either.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, if parking
lamps are manually turned on, DRL will stay on.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system will switch from DRL to the
headlamps.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
To turn off the DRL, seeExterior Lamps
on page 162.
Vehicles rst sold in Canada cannot turn
off DRL unless certain conditions are met.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 162.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on after the transmission
has been shifted from PARK (P) to DRIVE (D).
The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps, roof marker lamps, and the instrument panel
lights will turn on at normal brightness. The radio
lights will become more dim when the headlights
are off compared to when the headlights are on.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of
the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered, or
the system will be on whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp
system so that driving under bridges or bright
overhead street lights does not affect the system.
The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only
be affected when the light sensor detects a change
in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
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Fog Lamps
Your vehicle has fog lamps. You can use them
for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button
is located in the
exterior lamps control.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while
the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Press the
button again to turn them off. An indicator light
will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as
much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog
lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps.
The fog lamps will go off whenever your
high-beam headlamps come on. When the high
beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to
the exterior lamp control.
Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or
dim the instrument panel lights and the radio
display. The instrument panel lights, cluster, and
radio display do not dim to complete darkness.
Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn
the dome lamps on.
Dome Lamp
The dome and footwell lamps will come on when
you open a door. The dome lamps are located
in the cargo and front area of the vehicle.
You can also turn the dome and footwell lamps
on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to
the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this
position, the lamps will remain on whether a
door is opened or closed.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamp if it is left
on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition
is in LOCK. This will help prevent your battery
from running down.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Your vehicle has accessory power outlets.
With accessory power outlets you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
Your vehicle has two accessory power outlets
located on the lower part of the instrument panel
below the climate control system and there
may be one located in the rear cargo area.
A small cap must be pulled down to access an
accessory power outlet. When not using an outlet,
be sure to cover it with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
unplug electrical equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage not covered by your
warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug because
the power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
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