Instruments and controls

Battery saver system

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If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or  position, the headlights will or turn off after position, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.

CAUTION

Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

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