2004 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 196

; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. • The ignition is on • The exterior lamps control is off • The parking brake is released When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up. When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it is bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See "Instrument Panel Brightness Control" under Interior Lamps on page 3-17. Lamps on Reminder If the driver's door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System 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 lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. 3-16