1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 72

The Interior and Exterior Lights Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an automatic lighting system, the DRL system is active until the automatic system turns on the headlamps. NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition. WARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision. u The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. 68