Why do the automatic headlights of the Buick Excelle stay on during the day?

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Joann
07/30/25 8:54am
Here are the reasons why the automatic headlights of the Buick Excelle stay on during the day: 1. The 'Follow Me Home' feature of the Excelle's automatic headlights. 2. After locking the car, the headlights will stay on for a period of time to provide sufficient lighting for the driver to walk back indoors. 3. If the headlights turn on when unlocking with the remote during the day, it means the vehicle's daylight sensor has detected that the car is in a dark area. Below are the steps to turn off the automatic headlights of the Buick Excelle: 1. Press the brake pedal of the Buick Excelle. 2. Press the one-touch start button of the Buick Excelle. 3. The dashboard of the SAIC-GM Buick Excelle will light up, and the vehicle's power will be fully activated. 4. Turn the headlight switch of the SAIC-GM Buick Excelle to the OFF position to deactivate the automatic headlight mode. 5. At this point, the 'Follow Me Home' feature of the Buick Excelle's headlights will be turned off, and they will not stay on after locking the car.
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