Lamps On Reminder; Daytime Running Lamps - Pontiac 2001 Sunfire Owner's Manual

Headlamps
This position will turn on the following:
D
Headlamps
D
Parking Lamps
D
Sidemarker Lamps
D
Taillamps
D
Instrument Panel Lights
Turn the band rearward to turn the lamps off.

Lamps On Reminder

If you open the driver's door with the ignition off and
the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.

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. Fully
functional daytime running lights are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
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The DRL system will make your high and low
headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight
when the following conditions are met:
D
The ignition is on,
D
the headlamp switch is in OFF or parking lamp position,
D
the parking brake is released, and
D
the transaxle is not in PARK (P) on models with an
automatic transaxle only.
A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned
headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair
a stuck DRL relay.
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beam
This indicator light on your
instrument panel cluster will
come on when DRL are on.
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