Daytime Running Lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights will always be activated when the ignition is in mode II. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the headlights automatically switch to low beams.

Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights (DRL1) will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in daylight conditions. The headlights will switch automatically from daytime running lights to low beams in weak daylight or dark conditions. The headlights will also switch to low beams if the front fog lights* and/or rear fog light are activated.
US models: When
mode is selected, the daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights will also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the parking lights and low beams will be illuminated.
US models: With the lighting ring in the
or
position, the daytime running lights will be deactivated.
Canadian models: With the lighting ring in the
or
position, the daytime running lights will be on.
* Option/accessory.
1 Daytime Running Lights
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