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
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.
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
in
the instrument cluster light up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to
or
, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
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