Wiper Activated Headlamps; Headlamps On Reminder; Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) - Chevrolet 2009 HHR Owner's Manual

Wiper Activated Headlamps

The headlamps and parking lamps are activated
15 seconds after the windshield wipers are turned on.
For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be
enabled. See Headlamps on page 3-14 for additional
information.
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off
15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is
turned off.

Headlamps on Reminder

If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the
lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates
that the headlamps are still on.

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 vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument
panel. Do not cover this sensor or the headlamps
will come on when they are not needed.
The DRL system will make the headlamps come on
at reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
•
The ignition is on.
•
The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO.
•
The light sensor detects daytime light.
•
The shift lever is not in P (Park).
While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be on.
For vehicles with an Automatic Transmission, the
DRL system is off any time the vehicle is in P (Park).
For vehicles with a Manual Transmission, the DRL
system will be off when the vehicle is first started, the
park brake is applied, and the vehicle has not moved.
The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned
off by using the off/on switch for one ignition cycle.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on when
needed.
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