interior lights CHEVROLET MALIBU 2006 6.G Owners Manual

K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors, and the liftgate will
unlock. The interior lamps will turn on and stay on
for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or
the parking lamps ash when the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52for more
information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps, parking
lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on each time
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed. These
exterior lamps will stay on for 20 seconds, or until a
door is opened. See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52.
Pressing the unlock button will disarm the content
theft-deterrent system, if equipped. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-18.V(Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release):The trunk or
liftgate will open when this button on the transmitter
is pressed and held for approximately one second.
You can open the sedan trunk or the liftgate on the
MAXX when the vehicle is in PARK (P) or when the
ignition is off.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button may
be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release
this button to initiate vehicle locate. The horn will
sound three times and the headlamps and parking
lamps will ash three times. Press and hold the button
for approximately three seconds to initiate the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps
and parking lamps will ash for 30 seconds. Press
the button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer. Each vehicle can have a maximum
of four transmitters matched to it.
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The DRL system will turn your 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.
In addition, Canadian vehicles DRL will also turn
on if you have turned on your parking lamps.
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 U.S. vehicles can
also be turned off by using the off/on switch for
one ignition cycle.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Light Sensor
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument
panel. Make sure it is not covered or the headlamps
may remain on when you do not need them. The light
sensor for the DRL and Automatic Headlamp features
is located on top of the instrument panel.
The automatic headlamp system may be on when
driving through a parking garage, heavy outcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
system will turn on your headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, instrument
panel lights, and interior switch backlighting.
Make sure the light sensor is not covered. See “Light
Sensor” inDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-16.
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Fuses Usage
POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors
EPS Electric Power Steering
RUN/CRANKCruise Control, Electronic Range
Select, Driver Shift Control
HVAC BLOWER
HIGH (Relay)Climate Control System
CLUSTER/ THEFTInstrument Panel Cluster,
Theft Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag System
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Climate Control System
PEDALAdjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR LIGHTSOverhead Lighting,
Trunk/Cargo Lighting
Fuses Usage
REAR WIPERRear Wiper System/
Washer Pump
HVAC CTRL (IGN) Climate Control System
HVAC BLOWER Climate Control System
DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System
ROOF/HEAT SEATSunroof, Heated Seats,
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror, Compass, Rear Wiper/
Washer System
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (BATT) Airbag System
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
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