Pontiac 2005 Grand Am User Manual download pdf (Page 109)

Delayed Headlamps

The delayed headlamps feature will continue to

illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is

turned to OFF, then the headlamps will 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. 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 your 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 or the parking

lamps only position,

• the light sensor detects daytime light,

• the parking brake is released, and

When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker

lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights

will not be illuminated unless you have turned the

exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position.

As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular

headlamp system when you need it.

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside, your automatic

headlamp system will turn on your 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.

Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the

top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so

be sure it is not covered which will cause the

automatic headlamp system to be on whenever the

ignition is on.

The automatic headlamp system may also be on when

driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast

weather or a tunnel. This is normal.

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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