Headlamps on ReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chime will sound whenthe headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned onand the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime,turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then backon, or close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode,the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK/OFFor may remain on until the headlamp delay ends(if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting” underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-65.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.Fully functional daytime running lamps are requiredon all vehicles first sold in Canada.The DRL system will come on when the followingconditions are met:• The ignition is on.• The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.• The transmission is not in P (Park).• The light sensor determines it is daytime.When the DRL are on, only the DRL lamps will be on.The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights,and other lamps will not be on.When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlampsystem will switch from DRL to the headlamps.To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exteriorlamps control to the OFF position and then release.For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission mustbe in the P (Park) position, before the DRL lamps canbe turned off.Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlampsystem turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness,along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps,and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights willalso be dim.To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn theexterior lamps switch to the off position and then releaseit. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmissionmust be in the P (Park) position, before the automaticheadlamp system can be turned off.The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of theinstrument panel in the defroster grille that regulateswhen the automatic headlamps turn on. Do not coverthe sensor or the headlamps will come on wheneverthe ignition is on.The system may also turn on the headlamps whendriving through a parking garage, heavy overcastweather, or a tunnel. This is normal.3-21
