2006 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 136

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your control is turned to the headlamps or parking lamps position, your key is out of the ignition, and your driver's door is open. To disable the chime, turn the control to the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) position and then back to the parking lamps or headlamps position. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: If the DRL are active when the control is turned to this position, the DRL will turn off. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL will remain active along with the lamps mentioned above. 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and turn off the daytime running lamps. You can switch your headlamps from high to low-beam by pulling the turn signal/high-beam lever toward you. A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens. • the ignition is on, • the exterior lamps control is in DRL mode and not in the defeat position. When the DRL are on, only your parking lamps will be on. The other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will be lit. 3-14