Q: How do I use the daytime running lights?
How do I use the daytime running lights?
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The daytime running lights are mild headlights that can be used when driving your vehicle during the daytime. The daytime running lights will automatically turn on when the headlights are not turned on, the car is running, and the shifter is not in the P position.
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