Daytime Running Lamps (Drl); Automatic Headlamp System - Pontiac 2005 Aztek Owner's Manual

Lamps on Reminder
If the driver's door is opened and you turn the ignition
to OFF while leaving 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. 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.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL
system will make your reduced intensity high-beam
headlamps come on in daylight when the following
conditions are met:
•
The ignition is on.
•
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
•
The shift lever is not in PARK (P).
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When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity
high-beam headlamps will be on. Your instrument panel
will not be lit up.
When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps
will come on automatically. When it is bright enough
outside, the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will
turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps
any time you need to.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

Automatic Headlamp System

When the exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO, and
it is dark enough outside, the headlamps and parking
lamps will, automatically, come on.
The lamps will also come on automatically if the
following conditions are met:
•
The ignition is in ON.
•
The parking brake is released.