GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1253360  Size: B3

The control on the driver's side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps.

The exterior lamp control has four positions:

(Off): Turn the knob to this position and release it to turn off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). To turn any lamps back on when in the off mode, turn the knob to the desired lamp mode. To return to the AUTO mode, turn the knob to the off position and release it. The off or AUTO mode will also cancel and the lamps will return to the AUTO when the vehicle is turned off. This mode is not available for vehicles sold in Canada.

AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light enough outside.

(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. When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO, the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set time. You can change this delay time using the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) . You can switch your headlamps from low to high-beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the instrument panel.