1997 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 20

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (for Canada) The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF. WARNING When the daytime light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle will not be on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. AUTOLAMP SWITCH (if so equipped) AIC0043 AIC0041 Lighting Turn the dial to the position: The front parking, side marker, tail, license plate and instrument lights come on. Turn the dial to the position: Headlights come on and all of the previously listed lights remain on. To select the high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. The lever latches in place. Pull it back to select the low beam. The autolamp system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolamp system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark, turn off the headlights when it is light, and keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after you turn the key to OFF. To set the autolamp system: 1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position. If the headlight switch is in the or position, the autolamp system is canceled. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON. 1-13