2010 Chevrolet HHR Owner's Manual - Page 178
2010 Chevrolet HHR Manual
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When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be on. For vehicles with an Automatic Transmission, the DRL system is off any time the vehicle is in P (Park). For vehicles with a Manual Transmission, the DRL system will be off when the vehicle is first started, the park brake is applied, and the vehicle has not moved. The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for one ignition cycle. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Headlamps on Reminder If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates that the headlamps are still on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. 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. Do not cover this sensor or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The DRL system will make the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: ... Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and interior switch backlighting. Do not cover the light sensor, located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered the headlamps may remain on when they are not needed. If the vehicle is driven through a parking garage, overcast weather or a tunnel, the automatic headlamp system may turn on. The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO. The light sensor detects daytime light. The shift lever is not in P (Park). 4-12