2102-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipersCT200h_U (OM76040U)■Daytime running light system ●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn onautomatically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system is startedand the parking brake is released. Daytim e running lights are not designed foruse at night.For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the head-light switch to DRL OFF position.●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offersgreater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fueleconomy.■Headlight control sensor■Automatic light off system●When the headlights come on: The headligh ts and tail lights turn off 30 secondsafter a door is opened and closed if the "POWER" switch is turned to ACCES-SORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key ispressed after all the doors are locked.)●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the"POWER" switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and thedriver's door is opened.To turn the lights on again, turn the "POW ER" switch to ON mode, or turn the lightswitch off once and then back to or . The sensor may not function properly if anobject is placed on the sensor, or anythingthat blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-shield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detectingthe level of ambient light and may cause theautomatic headlight system to malfunction.
