Yes, you can manually chose AUTO, OFF, PARK and REGULAR (manual on) HEADLIGHTS.
Since my 2000's Ford 150 came out with this, I have always just left it in AUTO as I do on the Vette. I literally cannot remember ever having to turn the lights on in any of my modern vehicles in the last 20 years. The only time that I have to set them back to auto, is after a visit to the dealership. It is like clockwork the mechanics 100% of the time turn them to off, every friggin time.
If you leave it in AUTO the problem will not occur. According to the recall it is if the vehicle light selector is in PARK or OFF that the software issue can manifest itself. I drove into the garage on Saturday and my headlights came on within seconds in AUTO as they should.
I was kind of regretting picking up the car in December, but I am glad I did, because realistically with the federal government (Transport Canada) involved I am not holding my breath, but lets hope this gets resolved in a timely manner.