Headlamps On Reminder; Daytime Running Lamps (Drl); Automatic Headlamp System - Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Owner's Manual

Headlamps on Reminder

If the driver's door is opened with the start switch off
and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound.

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.
The DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when
the following conditions are met:
•
The start switch is on.
•
The exterior lamp band is in the automatic position.
•
The drive unit is not in PARK (P).
•
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
and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will
not be lit up either.
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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 the vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever
to PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until the shift lever
is moved out of the PARK (P) 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.