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Exterior Lighting

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

NOTE: The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) feature must be programmed ON for Canadian vehicles.

The DRL feature is required for Canadian vehicles and is controlled by the LCM. The DRL feature operates the vehicle's low beam headlamps at reduced power during the daytime to make the vehicle more visible.

The DRL feature is to be ON when all the following conditions are met.
^ Ignition switch position is in RUN.
^ Headlamp switch is in OFF or parking lamps ON positions.
^ Autolamp function has not activated the headlamp.
^ PRNDL switch is not in PARK.

The driver can disable the DRL system by any one of the following actions.
^ Turning the ignition switch to any position but RUN.
^ Placing the vehicle in PARK.
^ Turning the autolamp switch ON with autolamp sensor indicating night.
^ Turning the headlamp switch ON.