2010 Suzuki Kizashi Owner's Manual - Page 121

BEFORE DRIVING To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob on the end of the lever. There are four positions: OFF (1) All lights are off. AUTO (2) This function works when the ignition mode has been changed to "ON" by pressing the engine switch. The headlights and position lights are turned on and off automatically according to the amount of outside light detected by a sensor. They go out automatically when you change the ignition mode to "ACC" or "LOCK" by pressing the engine switch. • The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount of outside light is installed on the upper part of the windshield. It also serves as the rain sensor for the rainsensing wipers. CAUTION If the light sensor area of the windshield is covered with mud, ice, or other similar substances, the headlights and position lights may be turned on even when it is still light outside. Before removing such substances from the windshield, always set the wiper control lever to the "OFF" position. If the lever is left in the "AUTO" position, the wipers could unexpectedly operate and cause injury, and could also be damaged. NOTE: • Avoid covering the light sensor area of the windshield with a sticker. The sticker may impair the performance of the sensor and make the system unable to control operation of the lights correctly. • If you changed the ignition mode to "ON" by pressing the engine switch and the "AUTO" position remains selected, the headlights and position lights come on automatically as the outside gets dark even with the engine not running. Leaving the lights lit for a long time may lead to a completely discharged battery. (3) Front position lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument lights are on, but headlights are off. (4) Front position lights, tail lights, license plate light, instrument lights and headlights are on. 2-102