2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 107
2000 Oldsmobile Alero Manual
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Turn the turn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on your: 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. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: D D D D D D Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the switch to OFF to turn all of the lamps off. D The ignition is on, D the headlamp switch is in OFF or you have turned on your parking lamps, Lamps On Reminder If you turn off the ignition and open the driver's door while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. D the light sensor detects daytime light, D the parking brake is released and D the shift lever is not in PARK (P) on vehicles with an automatic transaxle only. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, park lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 2-42