Automatic Headlamp System/Exterior Lamps - Pontiac 2009 G8 Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your G8
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When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the ignition must be turned
to the On position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the instru-
ment panel cluster.
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start:
• Press and hold the
button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the On position and then off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Automatic Headlamp System/
Exterior Lamps
The Automatic Headlamp System turns
on the Daytime Running Lamps in the
daytime and the headlamps and other
exterior lamps at night or when neces-
sary. The system uses a light sensor,
located on top of the instrument panel,
to determine light conditions. For proper
operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
(Remote Start)
Exterior Lamps Control
The exterior lamps control switch, locat-
ed on the left side of the instrument
panel, can be rotated to the following
positions:
(Off): This position turns off the
Automatic Headlamps or the manually
activated headlamps and parking lamps.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):
This position enables the Automatic
Headlamp System.
(Parking Lamps): This position
turns on the parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Headlamps): This position turns
on the headlamps, parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Fog Lamps): Pull out the control
switch to turn on the fog lamps and push
it in to turn off the fog lamps. The fog
lamps cannot be operated when the
control switch is in the Off position.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.