1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 94

Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic Light Control Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) can makeit easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful many different driving in conditions, but they can be especially helpful the in short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor belowthe defroster grille makes the DRL and Automatic Light Control (ALC) work, so be sure it isn't covered.The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come at a reduced on brightness when: 0 When the DRL are only your low-beam headlamps on, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't beon. Your instrument panel won'tbe lit up either. When it's dark enough outside, ALC system will the full turn your headlamps on to brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it's bright enough outside, the ALC system will turn off your regular lamps, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightnessDRL. of The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, The transaxle is not in PARK (P) and The park brake is not set. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the park brake while the ignition off. Then startthe vehicle. The is DRL will stayoff until you release the park brake. As with any vehicle,you should turn onthe regular headlamp system when you need it. 0 2-37