Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlight Switch
| 1 — Rotate Headlight Control |
| 2 — Push Front Fog Light Control |
| 3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control |
| 4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control |
Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)
| 1 — Rotate Headlight Control |
| 2 — Push Front Fog Light Control |
| 3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control |
| 4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control |
Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a headlight switch with an AUTO and ON detent but without an OFF detent. Headlights will be deactivated when the headlight switch is placed in the parking lights position. However, the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will be activated along with the front and rear marker lights. The DRLs may be deactivated when the parking brake is engaged.
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (off) position.
For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the parking lights and instrument panel lights position to the AUTO position for automatic headlights. Rotate to the second detent to turn on headlights, parking lights, and instrument panel lights operation.
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) come on whenever the engine is running, and the low beams are not on. The lights will remain on until the ignition is placed in the OFF or ON/RUN position, or the parking brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving.
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime Running Lights will automatically deactivate when the front fog lights are turned on.
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect system UCONNECT SETTINGS.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are activated).
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beams. Pulling the multifunction lever back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlight system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
The Automatic High Beam Headlight system can be turned on or off by selecting or deselecting “Auto High Beam” within Uconnect Settings UCONNECT SETTINGS.
The headlight switch must also be turned to the AUTO position after Automatic High Beams is enabled within Uconnect Settings for the feature to activate.
Automatic High Beams will only activate when the vehicle speed is above 22 mph (35 km/h).
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Headlight Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See a local authorized dealer.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be programmed 0/30/60/90 seconds UCONNECT SETTINGS.
To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (off) position.
Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a headlight switch with an AUTO and ON detent but without an OFF detent. Headlights will be deactivated when the headlight switch is placed in the parking lights position. However, the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will be activated along with the front and rear marker lights. The DRLs may be deactivated when the parking brake is engaged.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When your headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on. This feature is programmable through the Uconnect system UCONNECT SETTINGS.
When your headlights come on during the daytime, the vehicle will monitor outside brightness and decide if the instrument panel needs to be dimmed or not INTERIOR LIGHTS.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
When enabled, the headlights, exterior door handle pocket lights (if equipped), and interior lights will illuminate when the unlock button on the key fob is pushed as the operator is approaching the vehicle. This feature can be turned on/off, and the length of time the headlights stay on can be programmed for up to 90 seconds within Uconnect Settings UCONNECT SETTINGS.
Proximity Wake-Up — If Equipped
This feature is enabled/disabled within the Uconnect system, and is activated when the operator approaches the driver’s door, passenger’s door, or liftgate with a valid key fob on their person. Some exterior and interior lights will illuminate in order to provide an increased sense of welcome and security as the operator approaches the vehicle in the dark. “Headlight Illumination On Approach” must be selected and set to a time value other than zero within Uconnect Settings for Proximity Wake-Up to activate.
The doors may be locked or unlocked for this feature to activate, as long as the ignition is in the OFF position, or during a Remote Start event. It will not activate if the doors are locked and the ignition was placed in the ON/RUN position.
Proximity Wake-Up may not activate under the following conditions:
After numerous consecutive activations, in order to conserve the vehicle’s battery
After the vehicle’s engine has been off for several days
Headlight Animation — If Equipped
When “Headlight Illumination On Approach” is turned on, and set to a time value above zero, the exterior lights illuminate in a theatrical manner during approach to the vehicle. This feature is activated in the following situations:
Proximity Wake-Up (if equipped) is activated
Remote Start is activated
The unlock button on the key fob is pushed
For Headlight Animation to activate with Remote Start or with the push of the unlock button, “Greeting Lights” must also be selected within the Uconnect system.
Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for approximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be canceled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by placing the ignition in the ON position.
The headlight delay time is programmable through Uconnect Settings UCONNECT SETTINGS.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights, and push the fog light button on the headlight switch.
Fog Light Button
Fog Light Button (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)
The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on, or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster display will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the button is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected.
Cornering Lights
The cornering lights are a feature to improve visibility at night while turning the vehicle. When activated, a light incorporated in the front fog light will illuminate on the side of the vehicle the steering wheel is rotated or the turn signal indicator is on. It can be activated through the Uconnect system UCONNECT SETTINGS.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or if the overhead console Dome ON switch is pressed, and the interior lights are on for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is in the ON position.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is in the OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off.