Headlamp high/low-beam changer, Flash-to-pass, Daytime running lamps (drl) – CHEVROLET 2012 Avalanche User Manual

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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 - crc 2nd edition - 11/7/11

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Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
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(Headlamp High/Low Beam

Changer): To change the
headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument
panel. To return to low-beam
headlamps, pull the multifunction
lever toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this
indicator light on the instrument
panel cluster will also be on.

Flash-to-Pass

Use your high-beam headlamps to
signal to a driver in front that you
want to pass. It works even if the
headlamps are in the automatic
position.

To use it, pull the turn signal lever
toward you, then release it.

If the headlamps are in the
automatic position or on low beam,
the high-beam headlamps turn on.
They stay on as long as the lever is
held. The high-beam indicator on
the instrument panel cluster comes
on. Release the lever to return to
normal operation.

Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running
lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.

The DRL system comes on when
the following conditions are met:

.

The ignition is on.

.

The exterior lamps control is
in AUTO.

.

The transmission is not in Park.

.

The light sensor determines it is
daytime.

When the DRL system is on, only
the DRL lamps are on. The
taillamps, sidemarker, instrument
panel lights, and other lamps will not
be on.

When it begins to get dark, the
automatic headlamp system
switches from DRL to the
headlamps.

To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the
exterior lamps control to the OFF
position and then release. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, the
transmission must be in the P (Park)
position before the DRL lamps can
be turned off.

Automatic Headlamp
System

When it is dark enough outside and
the headlamp switch is in AUTO,
the automatic headlamp system
turns on the headlamps along with
other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker, parking lamps, roof

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