Delayed headlamps, Daytime running lamps (drl), Automatic headlamp system – Saturn 2010 AURA User Manual

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Delayed Headlamps

The delayed headlamps feature keeps the headlamps
on for 20 seconds after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF,
then the headlamps automatically turn off.

To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature
while it is active turn the turn signal/multifunction
lever up one position and then back to AUTO.

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 DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor
on top of the instrument panel that controls the DRL.
Do not cover this sensor or the head lamps will be
on when they are not needed.

The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come
on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:

The ignition is on.

The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.

The exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps
only position (This applies only to vehicles that
are first sold in Canada).

The light sensor detects daytime light.

The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not
in P (Park).

When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights
are not on unless you turn the exterior lamps control to
the parking lamp position.

The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when they are needed.

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp
system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness
along with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel
lights. The radio lights will also be dim.

The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument
panel that controls the automatic headlamp system.
Do not cover the sensor or the automatic headlamp
system will turn on when it is not needed.

There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the DRL and the automatic
headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or
bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.

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