1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 10

Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is a correction to informationfound on page 2-34and 2-35 (Lumina) and page 2-34(Monte Carlo). Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to the front of your vehicle during the see day. DRL can be helpful in many different dnving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when: a The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity 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's dark enough outside, your DRL will turn off and your low-beam headlamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it's bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go outand DRL turns on your high-beam headlamps at reduced intensity. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you needit. 97LUMWCARL0001 1