1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 101

Daytime Running Lamps Daytune Running Lamps(DRL) can make it easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can especially helpfulin the be short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on ata reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is in the OFF position or you have turned on your parking lamps The light sensor detects daytime light, 0 The parking brake is released and The shift lever is not in PARK (P). When theDRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated. off The DRL system will remain any time your vehicle is is in PARK (P) or the parking brake engaged. As with any vehicle, you should on the regular turn headlamp system when you need it.