2002 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 111

Wiper-Activated Headlamps This feature turns on the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps when the Twilight SentinelR is in day mode and after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. To operate the wiper-activated headlamps, the Twilight Sentinel must be on. If the wiper-activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned to ON, the wiper-activated headlamps will continue. When you turn the key to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will also turn off if you turn off the Twilight Sentinel or the windshield wipers. 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. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and Twilight Sentinel, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: D The ignition is on, D the exterior lamp control is off, and D the transaxle is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on at reduced intensity. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel won't be lit either. 2-48