What is the function of unlocking and turning on the headlights?

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Unlocking and turning on the headlights is an automatic headlight function. You can activate it by setting the headlight control knob to the 'auto' position. The sensor for the automatic headlights is located under the front radiator grille of the car. Its function is to detect the brightness of the external light, turning on the daytime running lights during the day and the headlights at night. Reasons why car automatic headlights may not work include: 1. Burnt-out bulbs, overheated wires, damaged relays, or faulty combination switches; 2. Open, shorted, broken, or grounded wires; 3. Blown fuses or poor circuit connections; 4. Low battery charge; 5. Loose headlight connectors. Solutions for non-functioning automatic headlights: 1. Check if the headlight connectors are loose; 2. Inspect fuses and relays for poor contact; 3. Examine the headlight switch for poor contact; 4. Check the battery charge level; 5. Look for any cracks in the headlights; 6. Test the generator voltage regulator for excessive voltage.