2006 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 145

Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps will automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the turn signal/multifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. • The exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps only position (this applies only to vehicles that are first sold in Canada). 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. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the head lamps will be on when not needed. • The light sensor detects daytime light. • The parking brake is released (manual transaxle) or the vehicle is not in PARK (automatic transaxle). When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-15