Lamps On Reminder; Daytime Running Lamps - Chevrolet 2000 Prizm Owner's Manual

: This position will turn on the following:
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Headlamps
D
Parking Lamps
D
Sidemarker Lamps
D
Taillamps
D
License Plate Lamp
D
Instrument Panel Lights
Turn the switch toward you to turn off the lamps.
Automatic Light Control (ALC)
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor
on top of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not
covered or the headlamps will be on continuously.
When it is dark enough outside, your ALC will
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turn on your low beam headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
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There is a 20 second delay in the transition between
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the
ALC systems. If the light sensor senses a reduction
in lighting that lasts longer than 20 seconds, it will
activate the headlamps. If you are driving through a
parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel,
the ALC will turn on your low
normal brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker,
parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio
lights will be dimmer. There will be a 10 to 15 second
delay before the lights will turn on when starting the
car at night.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

Lamps On Reminder

If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave
the lamps on, you'll hear a tone when you open the
driver's door.

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.
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beam headlamps at a
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