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Light control switch
3-11 . Light control switch
CAUTION
S03AH
. Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge .
. Before leaving the vehicle , make sure that the light control switch is turned to the off position . If the vehicle is left unattended for a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than the off position , even though the lights will turn off after 10 minutes , the battery may be discharged .
Models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
The light control switch operates when the push-button ignition switch is in the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position .
Regardless of the position of the light control switch , the illuminated lights are turned off when the push-button ignition switch is turned off .
Models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
The light control switch operates when the key is inserted in the ignition switch .
Regardless of the position of the light control switch , the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch .
NOTE
The light control switch can be operated ( except auto on / off headlights ) even when under the following conditions .
. When the push-button ignition switch is turned to the “ OFF ” position ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”)
. When the key is not inserted into the ignition switch ( models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”)
If you leave the headlights on for 10 minutes , the headlights will turn off automatically . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position to illuminate the exterior lights again .
If the driver ’ s door is opened while the headlights are illuminated under such conditions , a chirp sound will inform the driver that the lights are illuminated .
& Headlights
For U . S . models
S03AH01
For Canada models
To turn on the headlights , turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever .