Q: How do I turn on the parking lights in a 2012 Toyota Corolla?

asked by on January 11, 2016

How do I turn on the parking lights?

The parking lights are operated via the light switch, which is on the end of the turn signal lever. To turn on the parking lights, rotate the light switch to the parking lights position. When the parking lights are turned on, the daytime running, side marker, license plate, tail, and instrument panel lights will also be turned on.

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