If it’s dark enough outside and the exterior lamp controlis off, a Headlamps Suggested message will appearon the Driver’s Information Center (DIC) display.This message informs the driver that turning on theexterior lamps is recommended even though the DRLare still illuminated. Turning the exterior lamp control toAUTO or to the low-beam headlamp position willturn off the DRL and cancel the Headlamps Suggestedmessage. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps wereturned on instead, the DRL will still turn off and theHeadlamps Suggested message will be displayed.You can turn it off by pressing the OK button if you havethe Navigation audio system or the CLR button if youhave the Base audio system.To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exteriorlamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps or parkinglamps, and the DRL will turn off. The HeadlampsSuggested message will appear on the DIC display.This will work regardless of gear position and whetheror not the parking brake is set.As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regularheadlamp system when you need it.Light SensorThe light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlampfeature is located on top of the instrument panel. If youcover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exteriorlamps or the Headlamps Suggested message willappear on the DIC whenever the ignition is on.3-21
