The lights aren't automatic (at least I don't think they are) so what is this thing on the dash board? The raised dome bit.
I believe it's what tells the headlamps when to turn on and off.
It is the sensor to track sun position.
The info is used for A/C to determine which vent should have more air comes out, hot or cold.
I don't know if the same sensor is used for headlights or not.
Cover it and see what happens