2009 Saab 9-7X Owner's Manual - Page 135
2009 Saab 9-7X Manual
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The system could also turn on the lamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on after the transmission is shifted out of P (Park). Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. If the vehicle is running and the automatic headlamp system is already on, it can be turned off by turning and releasing the headlamp control at the off position. The automatic headlamp system stays off until you turn and release the headlamp control at the off position again. See Headlamps on page 3-13. Fog Lamps The fog lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. # : The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. When the fog lamps are turned on, the parking lamps also turn on. A message will also display on the DIC when the fog lamps are turned on or off. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42. • To turn the fog lamps on or off, turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to the dot and release it. The band will return to its original position. • If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn back on again when you switch back to low-beam headlamps. When the Fog Lamps are turned on or off, a message will appear on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 3-15