2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 153

AUTO (Automatic): Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns 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 also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position while the wiper control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. ; (Parking Lamp): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 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. The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. 3-15