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Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically.

The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is

The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.

The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel.

Lights On with Wipers

If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off.

Move the exterior lamp control to or  to disable this feature. or Hazard Warning Flashers to disable this feature.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A li ...

Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button on the instrument panel above the climate control system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This ...

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Shifting Into Park
Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward the front of the vehicle into P (Park). 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running WARNING It ...

Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any headlamp aiming operations. Headlamp aim should be checked: When a new headlamp capsule is installed. If service or repairs to the front end area have, or may have, ...

Doing Your Own Service Work
WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. If doing some of your own service work, use the pro ...

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