Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 121)

AUTO (Automatic): Turn the outside band to this
position to set the headlamps so that they will
automatically come on when it is dark outside. The
headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel lighting
will also come on when the windshield wipers are
activated. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-9 for
more information.
; (Parking Lamps): Turn the outside band to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
• Sidemarker Lamps
• Taillamps
• License Plate Lamps
• Instrument Panel Lamps
2 (Headlamps): Turn the outside band to this
position to turn on the headlamps, together with the
lamps listed previously.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. DRL
can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but
they can be especially helpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold
in Canada.
The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come
on when the following conditions are met:
• It is still daylight and the ignition is in RUN
or START.
• The exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO with
the headlamps off.
• The transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the parking
brake is released.
When the DRL are on, no exterior lamps, except
for the front turn signal/parking lamps will be on.
The instrument panel will not be lit up either.
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