152 LIGHTINGAutomatic HeadlampSystemWhen the exterior lamp control is setto AUTO and it is dark enoughoutside, the headlamps come onautomatically.There is a light sensor on top of theinstrument panel. Do not cover thesensor.The system may also turn on theheadlamps when driving through aparking garage or tunnel.If the vehicle is started in a darkgarage, the automatic headlampsystem comes on immediately. If it islight outside when the vehicle leavesthe garage, there is a slight delaybefore the automatic headlampsystem changes to the DRL. Duringthat delay, the instrument cluster maynot be as bright as usual. Make surethe instrument panel brightnesscontrol is in the full bright position.See Instrument Panel IlluminationControl 0 153.When it is bright enough outside, theheadlamps will turn off or may changeto Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).The automatic headlamp system turnsoff when the exterior lamp control isturned to O or the ignition is off.For vehicles sold in Canada, thiscontrol only works when thetransmission is in P (Park).Lights On with WipersIf the windshield wipers are activatedin daylight with the engine on, andthe exterior lamp control is in AUTO,the headlamps, parking lamps, andother exterior lamps come on. Thetransition time for the lamps comingon varies based on wiper speed. Whenthe wipers are not operating, theselamps turn off. Move the exteriorlamp control to O or ; to disablethis feature.Hazard Warning Flashers| : Touch this button to make thefront and rear turn signal lamps flashon and off. Touch again to turn theflashers off.The hazard warning flashers turn onautomatically if the airbags deploy.
