2005 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 108

Headlamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 3 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. AUTO: Turning the control to this position turns the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically, while the ignition is on, by sensing how dark it is outside. For more information see "Automatic Headlamp System" later in this section. Headlamps Off in PARK (P) The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamps control to the AUTO or headlamp position. O(Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following. • Sidemarker Lamps < (Parking Lamps): • Taillamps 3-14