Headlamps On Reminder; Daytime Running Lamps (Drl); Automatic Headlamp System - Pontiac Torrent 2009 Owner's Manual

Headlamps on Reminder

If you open the driver's door with the ignition off and the
lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.

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 (DRL) are
required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when
the following conditions are met:
•
The ignition is on.
•
The exterior lamp band is in the automatic position.
•
The transmission is not in P (Park).
•
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
•
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be
on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker,
instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on.
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When the exterior lamp band is turned to the
headlamp position, the low-beam headlamps come on.
The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will
also come on.
When the headlamps are turned off, the regular lamps
will go off, and the low-beam headlamps come on
to the reduced brightness.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift
lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the
shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when needed.

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps
control is in the automatic position, the headlamps
come on automatically. See Headlamps on page 3-13.
The vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or
the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage or tunnel.