Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT - Manual (Page 174)

2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together
with the following lamps listed below.
• Parking Lamps
• Instrument Panel Lights
• Taillamps
• License Plate Lamps
When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle
is on, the headlamps will turn off automatically
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. When the
headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off,
the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes before
automatically turning off to prevent the battery from
being drained. Turn the headlamp control to off and
then back to the headlamp on position to make
the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes.
IntelliBeam ® Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire
section before using it.
IntelliBeam ® is an enhancement to the vehicle’s
headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the
rearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle’s
high-beam headlamps on and off according to
surrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam ® system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other
traffic present, and the IntelliBeam
® system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam ®
Press and release the IntelliBeam ® button on the inside
rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam ® indicator on the
mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been
turned on. Once the system has been turned on, it
will remain on each time the vehicle is started.
Additionally, the IntelliBeam
® system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam ® system, turn the exterior lamp
control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction lever in
its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light will appear
on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are
on. See Highbeam On Light on page 3-40.
Driving with IntelliBeam ®
IntelliBeam ® will only activate your high-beams when
driving over 20 mph (32 km/h).
The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the
automatic control of IntelliBeam
® , until any of the
following situations occur:
• The system detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
• The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps.
• The outside light is bright enough that high-beam
headlamps are not required.
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