2006 Saab 9-7X Owner's Manual - Page 145

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights • The light sensor detects daytime light. • The transmission is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, either your turn signal lamps or headlamps will be on. If your vehicle is equipped with the High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting system option, the DRL system will turn on your turn signal lamps. If your vehicle is not equipped with HID, the DRL system will turn on your headlamps at reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. The instrument panel won't be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. 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 DRL will activate when the following conditions are met: Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be on. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your lights when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamps knob is in automatic headlamp mode. 3-15