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what is the auto function for on the lights switch?

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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what is the auto function for on the lights switch?

I just switch passed it and go straight to the on position. what is auto used for?
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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I turn the headlights on automaticly when the senor feels it's dark enough.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Auto uses a light sensor that tells how much ambient light there is so it can turn them on automatically when needed. On keeps them on for a few seconds and then automatically shuts them off when the car is off depending on if you have the battery safety setting on.
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Are you telling me that you didn't know what that was used for???
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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yeah that is right. I just bought the car a month ago, and dont drive it often.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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auto function on the stalk is for those with automatics.

it basically acts like a paddle shifter. when you want to manually shift your auto, put it in the auto position and when you want it to shift, pull back on the stalk.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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damn@Driven. that's a good one!
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Driven EF9
auto function on the stalk is for those with automatics.

it basically acts like a paddle shifter. when you want to manually shift your auto, put it in the auto position and when you want it to shift, pull back on the stalk.


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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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That's good. Didn't want to be the first one to post a smart @ss comment.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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good one Driven...hehe, 5 spd, you had it coming
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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what? what are you guys talking about?

I just tried it on my way to work this morning. It works great... funny thing though, when i'm in the fast lane (AKA LEFT LANE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW), everytime I want to shift, the guy in front of me realises he's going slow and begins to move over...i just get why the my high-beams flicker on though...
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Driven EF9
what? what are you guys talking about?

I just tried it on my way to work this morning. It works great... funny thing though, when i'm in the fast lane (AKA LEFT LANE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW), everytime I want to shift, the guy in front of me realises he's going slow and begins to move over...i just get why the my high-beams flicker on though...

Look at the title of the thread and you'll realize why we are picking on you.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Look at the title of the thread and you'll realize why we are picking on you
He's the one that start that picking thing , don't worry lol
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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So, have I passed the gauntlet?
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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So, have I passed the gauntlet?
I assume you have. It happen to me too. I was installing new sparkplugs but I couldn't find where the sparkplugs were at, posted a silly post, got slammed and then later found out that they are under the engine cover. Thats what makes the org the ORG. Welcome to the org
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 5 spd
So, have I passed the gauntlet?
maybe!! as long as next time you try out the "function" to see what it does before you ask in here
it can get brutal in here. wait till you actually get to know people, then the gloves come off!!
like the fact that NT2SHBBY does not have a tranny and is driving a sentra!! (you know i love ya man)
o yeah, i have "hubcaps" so ill shut up now
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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you know what i hate about this function?! it's right above the parking light so when I jsut want to turn on the parking light at night..the HID turns on and then off (which reduces the life of the capsule/bulb)
or also at night when I want to turn off the HIDs...it goes through parking and then auto which causes it to turn back on again and then off

i think it should've been like this: off, parking, auto, on
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GLE02NJ
you know what i hate about this function?! it's right above the parking light so when I jsut want to turn on the parking light at night..the HID turns on and then off (which reduces the life of the capsule/bulb)
or also at night when I want to turn off the HIDs...it goes through parking and then auto which causes it to turn back on again and then off

i think it should've been like this: off, parking, auto, on
i hate the position of auto. its killing my bulbs. i never use the on position.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GLE02NJ
you know what i hate about this function?! it's right above the parking light so when I jsut want to turn on the parking light at night..the HID turns on and then off (which reduces the life of the capsule/bulb)
or also at night when I want to turn off the HIDs...it goes through parking and then auto which causes it to turn back on again and then off

i think it should've been like this: off, parking, auto, on
this can be done by re-wiring the stalk. Just connect the wires vise-versa???
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GLE02NJ
i think it should've been like this: off, parking, auto, on
that's how it is on lexus cars...just make more sense....for me auto is on....


What happened to Heath's ride?

Nevermind, i found the thread...
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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When all else fails, read the owner's manual.
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jreddington3
When all else fails, read the owner's manual.
VERY VERY TRUE!!
alot of questions asked in here and answered there.
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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oh, by the way, you didn't break your armrest... there really is another compartment.

and to make the car not honk when you arm the alarm, read the back of the fob...

what else?
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