Wiper Activated Headlamps; Headlamps On Reminder - Cadillac 2005 XLR Owner's Manual

The exterior lamp band has four positions:
O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off
all lamps.
AUTO (Automatic): Turning the band to this position
sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode
will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on
how much light is available outside the vehicle.
To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.
To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior
lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also
reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back
on again when the control is left in the AUTO position.
; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position
turns on the parking lamps together with the following:
•
Sidemarker Lamps
•
Taillamps
•
License Plate Lamps
•
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay
on when the parking lamps are on with the engine
off and the ignition to ACC.
5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.

Wiper Activated Headlamps

This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately six seconds.
When the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is
in the parking lamp position and the wiper control is
on delay, low speed or high speed, the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off.

Headlamps on Reminder

A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver's door is opened with the ignition off.
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