Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition
while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning
chime.
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)
This feature works when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position and it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps
off when it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights
on, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp
position.
To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps
when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to
the AUTO or headlamp position.
This function does not work for vehicles first sold in
Canada.
Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature keeps the headlamps
on for 20 seconds after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF,
then the headlamps automatically turn off.
To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature
while it is active turn the turn signal/multifunction
lever up one position and then back to AUTO.
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
DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will turn the low-beam headlamps on
at a reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
•
The ignition is on.
•
The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL turns on when
the parking lamps are turned on.
•
The light sensor detects daytime light. See the end of
this section for more information on the light sensor.
•
The shift lever is not in PARK (P).
While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated.
The DRL system will be off any time your vehicle is in
PARK (P). The DRL system on vehicles sold in the U.S.
can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for
one ignition cycle.
Turn on the regular headlamp system when needed.
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