1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 90

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) lndicator Light I You may have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful when it's raining andin the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Several countries, including Canada, require DRL. Vehicles sold in the United States may have this option. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, 0 The headlamp switch is off, and The parking brake is released. 0 When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel won't be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and your high-beam headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Headamps-On Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. To turn the tone off, press the OFF switch. 2-45