Daytime Running Lamps - Chevrolet 2000 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Daytime Running Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high and low
headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in
daylight when:
D
The ignition is on with the engine running,
D
the headlamp switch is OFF,
D
the parking brake is released, and
D
the transaxle is not in PARK (P) on models with an
automatic transaxle only.
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beam
This indicator light on
your instrument panel
cluster will come on
when the DRL are on.
A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out
headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair
a stuck DRL relay.
When the DRL are on, your high and low
headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When you turn on the headlamp switch, your high and
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low beam headlamps will go out, and your low
headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come
on with your headlamps will also come on.
When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off, and your high and low
headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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beam
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beam
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beam
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