Headlights work when you open the door, key in pocket. when you select automatic there is no lights. when you select lights only parking lights work. high beam works fine.Checked fuses and relays.vito

Try, unlocking and locking the door with the key, unlock with the key open door closed door, turn your ingnition to the II, turn ing off open door and close lock the door with the key from the driver's side. Hope this helps..

The Headlamps On at Exit and Perimeter Lighting modes can be adjusted using the steering wheel controls to select the wanted function as displayed in the driver information center. The Headlamps On at Exit selection will allow the driver to customize the period of time that the headlamps remain illuminated upon exiting the vehicle. This period can be adjusted from 0 seconds to 180 seconds. The Perimeter Lighting feature allows the driver to select if they want the headlamps and backup lamps to illuminate when the door UNLOCK button on the key fob is activated. This feature can be turned ON or OFF by using the driver information center steering wheel control buttons.
programming Features with the Driver Information Center (DIC)
To enter programming with the driver information center (DIC), perform the following actions:
Turn the ignition to RUN.
Place the vehicle in PARK.
Press the Personalization button on the steering wheel to enter personalization programming.
Automatic Door Locks
Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the automatic door locks:
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR
• LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK
• UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK
• UNLOCK DOORS: AT KEY OUT
• UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.
Remote Activation Verification
Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the remote activation verification feature:
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH
• LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF
• LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN
• LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH
• UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF
• UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN
• UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.
Delayed Lighting
Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the delayed lighting feature:
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN
• HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN
• HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.
Perimeter Lighting
Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the perimeter lighting:
Press the Select button in order to enter the menu. The first choice seen is the current setting.
Press the Select button in order to scroll through the following options:
• PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF
• PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON
Press the Personalization button in order to advance to the next option.

I will fill in the blanks....you must have a newer car with auto head lights....there is a setting on the headlight switch that lets you over ride the "automatic" headlight mode....maybe you or someone accidently turned it to the manual "on" position...if so turn it back to the "auto" setting......2nd....new cars do have a delay before the headlights go out after parking your car. And if you read your manual, you would see that the time they stay on after turning your ignition key off can be set to several different time settings, including to switch off as soon as you turn the key off.
But if you had accidently turned the light switch to the "on" setting.... fear not....the headlights will automatically go off after the battery is dead....lol....actually they should go off within 2-3 minutes of turning the key off...unless you have an open door or trunk...or engine hood...or maybe even a gas cap door...and your car is telling you "something's open" by the lights staying on....Take that Jim and see if it gets you anywhere.

easy with head lights, the work even KEY in pocket.
the battery terminal lugs never cleaned ever.
a loose main fuse. in PDC.
you losing 12vdc main power.
trouble shoot the headlight path or parking lights (1 click)
parking lamps are brutal simple. and for sure on any old 96

first is your remote getting involved ? keys in your pocket hitting buttons? there is a certain combo of buttons and using your keys to put that feature to manual. no auto light on/off. you will have to turn them on manually. there is a youtube.com video that tells you how. something like turn you key to accessories, step on your break peddle while tuning your lights on and of so many times. but watch the video or talk to the dealer about the ways to turn your features on and off. also the door locks can either open one door first click other doors second click. can open all the doors at the same time or manually have to open the doors with the keys//no wireless entry.

park-tail-running lights.
the park relay fused.

parks are part of headlights , in that they run at any time
for safety EVEN KEYS in pockets.
so are keys in pocket?
and lights off
then it can be only 2 things.
a welded (my name) relay, (contacts fused is the tech reason)
or the switch is bad.
a voltmeter and 1min work and bam, the answer.
some cars have no relay.
so its the switch.
the schematic is at alldata.com its there, see it and how simple.

on new cars the computer brain, runs this stuff. (vastly more complex)

Keep the keys out of your pocket. Something is touching the open switch in your pocket.

Hi David, the peeping is because the lights are on....If your parking in dark place and you have the auto lights selected just turn them off....The auto lights are for when you take a long trip and want the lights to come on in at a given time or in given conditions, example; driving into a tunnel....They work with a light sensitive diode and will trigger the light when the light level falls below a set candle power....
Select the off position and I believe your problem will be over.
Regards Johngee10

The headlights are supposed to turn off when you remove the key and open the door. It happens automatically.

First on your light problem,chk. fuse, you did not say if your dash lights worked or not, but it sounds like a headlight switch to me, even if your headlights work. Secound you do not have another key? If not i believe if you take the vin# to a locksmith they can make you a key. As far as the latch on the seat belt a salvage yard is your best and cheapest bet.