2006 Pontiac GTO Owner's Manual - Page 111

Exterior Lamps The switch to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel controls the following: AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turn the switch to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking lamps. For more information see Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14. 9(Off): lamps off. Turn the switch to this position to turn all Headlamps When the headlamps are switched on, the instrument panel is automatically illuminated. Once illuminated, you can adjust their brightness. Some illuminated areas of the vehicle have been linked to the brightness control, such as the trip computer, headlamp switch, radio, etc. This means that the interior lights can be adjusted to your preference. When the headlamps are turned off and back on again, the brightness level reverts to the last adjusted setting. Your vehicle is designed to provide additional security, when returning to the vehicle at night. When the UNLOCK or LOCK button on the key is used, the car's exterior lights will come on for a preset time or until the car is relocked. This feature only works if the headlamp control is in the AUTO or headlamp positions. To set or adjust the time the headlamps stay on after the UNLOCK button has been pressed, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-31. 3-13 ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 (Headlamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.