2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 49

03 07.09 SWITCHES HEADLIGHT SWITCH SV12024 SS12002a The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver's side instrument panel. To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever. FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on. SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on. THIRD CLICKSTOP ("AUTO"): The headlights and all other lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the surroundings.* Manually twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc. When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control knob is turned fully on. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. When the headlights come on, the lights automatically turn off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position.* When only the taillights come on: The lights automatically turn off with the driver's door opened and the ignition key turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. To turn them on again, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off. NOTE: *The time before turning off the lights can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. 30