2005 Chevrolet SSR Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 133

There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake, or until you shift out of PARK (P). You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16 for more information. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work. -(Fog Lamps): Press this button located on the exterior lamps control to turn the fog lamps on or off. The fog lamps will go off whenever you turn on the high-beam headlamps. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. O (Fog Lamp Indicator Light): This light located on the exterior lamps control illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. 3-15