GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .

(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.

CTS

The exterior lamp control for the CTS has the following four positions:

(On/Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle.

(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
(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

CTS-V

The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the following four positions:

(Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following:

    • Sidemarker Lamps
    • Taillamps
    • License Plate Lamps
    • Instrument Panel Lights
(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle.