2014 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 3

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at 100% intensity (Low beam is used for the Daytime Running Light System) when the engine is started and the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position. When the daytime running light system is active, the clearance lights, front side marker lights, tail lights and rear side marker lights are also On. When you turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night you will not notice any difference in the Low Beam. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights remain on while the engine is running. It is necessary at dusk to turn headlight switch ON for interior controls and switches to illuminate, as those remain OFF while switch is in the OFF position.