Daytime Running Lamps (Drl); Automatic Lamp Control; Storage - Chevrolet 2005 Impala Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your Impala
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Your vehicle is designed so that the front
lights are always on when the ignition is
in the Run position. This safety feature
illuminates your headlamps at reduced
brightness during the daylight to make it
easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle. This can be especially helpful in
the short periods after dawn and before
sunset.
The DRL does not turn on the taillamps,
side markers, parklamps, or instrument
panel lights.
The DRL can be turned off (while sta-
tionary) by setting the parking brake
before starting the vehicle. The DRL will
come back on once the parking brake is
released.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Lamp Control

The Automatic Lamp Control (ALC) fea-
ture activates the headlamps at reduced
intensity when:
• The ignition is on
• The headlamps switch is off, and
• The gear shifter is not in Park
When it's dark enough outside, the DRL
will turn off and the vehicle's full intensity
headlamps and parking lamps will acti-
vate. When it's bright enough outside,
the full intensity headlamps and parking
lamps will go off and the reduced inten-
sity headlamps (DRL) will come on.
In addition, the ALC feature automatical-
ly adjusts the illumination of your
Gearshift Position Display depending on
existing light conditions.
Delayed Headlamp Illumination
Impala's Delayed Headlamp Illumination
feature provides convenient lighting
when exiting your vehicle. When you
turn the ignition off (while in the ALC
mode), the headlamps will remain on
as courtesy lighting for 30 to 60
seconds. If you turn off the ignition with
the headlamps switch in the parking
lamps or headlamps position, the
delayed headlamps cycle will not occur.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Storage

Your Impala provides numerous storage
features, including a glove box, cuphold-
ers, door pockets and an available cen-
ter console for storing smaller personal
items.
The trunk lid has a four-bar linkage
design that provides more usable trunk
space but will not crush cargo or intrude
into the storage area. Your trunk may
include a Convenience Net on the back
wall that prevents items such as
groceries and plants from toppling over
during a turn.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.