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2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Owners Manual - Exterior Lighting



Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls


The exterior lamp controls, also known as headlights, are in the Controls App on the infotainment home screen. Select Controls > Lights > Headlights.

To operate, select the following options:

Off : Turns off the exterior lamps.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

Auto : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), license plate lamps, or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), depending on outside lighting.

Parking : Turns on the parking lamps.

On : Turns on the headlamps and parking lamps.

IntelliBeam System

If equipped, this system turns the high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.

The system turns the high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present.

This light  appears on the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled.

Turning the IntelliBeam On and Off

To enable and disable the IntelliBeam system on the infotainment home screen, select Control App > Lights > Auto High Beams when the headlights are set in the Auto position.

Driving with IntelliBeam

The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).

The blue high-beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on.

There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.

The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs:

  • 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.
  • The vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph).

The high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps because of any of the following:

  • The other vehicle's lamps are missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected.
  • The other vehicle's lamps are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
  • The other vehicle's lamps cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions.
  • The vehicle windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor.
  • The vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps.
  • The vehicle is being driven on winding or hilly roads.

The automatic high-beam headlamps may need to be disabled if any of the above conditions exist.

Adaptive Headlight System

If equipped, the Adaptive Headlight system allows the high-beam headlamps to function as the main driving light at night.

The system turns on all the high-beam headlamp LED segments when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present.

This light  displays on the instrument cluster when the Adaptive Headlight system is enabled.

Turning the Adaptive Headlight System On and Off

To enable and disable the Adaptive Headlight system on the infotainment home screen, select Control App > Lights >  Auto High Beams when the headlights are set in the Auto position.

Driving with Adaptive Headlight System

The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).

There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically detects the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.

The headlamp high-beam alters according to the traffic situation, preventing high beam light from glaring towards oncoming or preceding traffic. This gives the best light distribution without glaring other road users.

The Adaptive Headlight system remains on until one of the following situations occurs:

  • The fog lamps are turned on.
  • The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps.
  • The vehicle speed drops below approximately 20 km/h (12 mph).

The high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle lamps because of any of the following:

  • The other vehicle’s lamps are missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected.
  • The other vehicle’s lamps are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
  • The other vehicle’s lamps cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions.
  • The vehicle windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor.
  • The vehicle is loaded in a way that the front end points upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps.
  • The vehicle is being driven on winding or hilly roads.

The Adaptive Headlight system may need to be disabled if any of the above conditions exist.

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder


A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the vehicle is off and the exterior lamps are on.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer


Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass


To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)


DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.

TFully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.

The DRL come on when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The ignition is on.
  • The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
  • The light sensor determines it is daytime.

The taillamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not turn on when this feature is activated.

The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to  or the vehicle is off

For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can only be turned off when the vehicle is parked.

Automatic Headlamp System


When the exterior lamp control is set to Auto and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.

There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor.

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

If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position.

The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is set to On or the vehicle is off.

Lights On with Wipers

If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the vehicle on and the exterior lamp control is set to 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. Set the exterior lamp control to On or Off to disable this feature.

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)


If equipped with the AFL system, the high-beam headlamps move horizontally while turning the steering wheel to provide greater road illumination around curves.

To activate AFL, set the exterior lamp control to the Auto position, and Adaptive Headlight system is active.

To adjust the AFL setting, go to the infotainment home screen and select Settings > Vehicle > Lighting.

Moving the exterior lamp controls out of the Auto position will deactivate the system. The high-beam headlamps can move horizontally when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). Headlamps will not move horizontally when the electric drive unit is in R (Reverse).

If equipped, the AFL system automatically modifies the low-beam lighting patterns to the situation to enable optimal light performance for the driver. Light distribution and intensity of low-beam light are controlled based on exterior lighting conditions, vehicle location, and driving situations.

Town Light

If equipped, the town light activates automatically at a speed up to 55 km/h (34 mph).

The light is wide and symmetrical. The special beam pattern is designed to prevent glare for other road users.

Country Light

If equipped, the country light activates automatically at a speed above 55 km/h (34 mph).

The illumination of the current lane and the side of the road is improved, reducing glare to oncoming and preceding vehicles.

Freeway/Motorway Light

If equipped, when driving faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) on freeways, the low-beam illumination is smaller and extended.

Adverse Weather Light

If equipped, the adverse weather light activates automatically when driving in adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, etc.).

The illumination is shifted more to the side of the road to highlight road signs, and reduces glare caused by reflecting of wet roads.

Maneuvering Light

If equipped, the maneuvering light activates automatically at speeds less than 7 km/h (4 mph) when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). The maneuvering light illumination improves parking and maneuvering situations.

Headlamp Leveling Control


Automatic Headlamp Leveling Control

If equipped, the inclination of the headlamps are automatically adjusted based on the vehicle load and driving conditions (such as acceleration, braking, towing, etc.).

Hazard Warning Flashers


: : Press this button on the overhead console to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.

The turn signals do not work while the hazard warning flashers are on.

The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals


Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.

An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If the lever is moved momentarily to the lane change position, the arrow will flash three times. It will flash six times if Tow/Haul Mode is active.

The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.

If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal LED may be burned out.

See your dealer for service. If a LED is not burned out, check the fuse.

Cornering Lamps


Cornering lamps automatically come on when all of the following occur:

  • The low-beam headlamps are on.
  • The turn signals are activated or the steering wheel is at a turning angle.
  • The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25 mph).

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