2006 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 132

'06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Position 2 or position 3 with the headlights on- The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when any of the doors or trunk lid is opened and closed with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If you want to turn off the lights immediately, push the " " (lock) button on the wireless remote control transmitter twice. The lights also can be turned off immediately by pushing the " " button on the wireless remote control transmitter with all the doors locked and the trunk lid closed. The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver's side instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late, have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer. Automatic light cut off system Position 1 or position 3 with the tail lights on- The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is opened with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes. To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off. Daytime running light (DRL) system The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The DRL system can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when: D The ignition is on with the engine running. D The headlight switch is off. D The parking brake is released. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving. NOTICE To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. 119 2006 SOLARA from Feb. '05 Prod. (OM33667U)