Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
► Turn the light switch to
 .
.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the  indicator lamp on 
the
light switch and the
 indicator lamp on 
the
light switch and the  indicator lamp 
in
the instrument cluster light up.
 indicator lamp 
in
the instrument cluster light up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary or if the parking brake is applied: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/ low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to  , the daytime running lamps and 
the
parking lamps are switched on.
, the daytime running lamps and 
the
parking lamps are switched on.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
► To activate the daytime running lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer.
► Turn the light switch to
 .
.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the  indicator lamp on 
the
light switch and the
 indicator lamp on 
the
light switch and the  indicator lamp 
in
the instrument cluster light up.
 indicator lamp 
in
the instrument cluster light up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to  or
 or
 , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
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