Chevrolet 2001 manual Lamps On Reminder, Daytime Running Lamps

To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system 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.

You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See ªDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)º later in this section for more information

Lamps On Reminder

A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver's door is opened and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the chime off, turn the knob all the way to the left or turn the instrument panel dimmer down to the fully dimmed position. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF.

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.

The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:

DThe ignition is on,

Dthe headlamp switch is in automatic headlamp mode,

Dthe sensor detects daytime light,

Dan automatic transmission is not in PARK (P), and

Dthe parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. The instrument panel won't be lit up either.

When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.

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