1999 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 99

AUTOLAMP SWITCH (if so equipped) Push the headlight switch again to turn the interior lights off. Shut-off delay The length of time the headlights stay on after the ignition is turned to OFF depends on whether the switch is in the AUTO1 or AUTO2 position. If the switch is in the AUTO1 position, then the headlights stay on for less than 1 minute after the ignition is turned OFF. If the switch is in the AUTO2 position, the headlights stay on approximately 3 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF. AIC1058 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) 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 running 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. To turn the autolamp system off, turn the switch to the OFF, , or position. 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 AUTO1 or AUTO2 position. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON. 3. The autolamp system automatically turns the headlights on and off. 2-14 Instruments and controls