1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 118

2; 0 I : Push this switch to turn on the headlamps, together with: ParkingLamps 0 0 0 A light sensoron top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work,so be sure it isn'tcovered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: 0 0 SidemarkerLamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, and the parking brake is released, Pull the switch to turn off the lamps. Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition to theOFF or LOCK key position while leaving the lamps you will hear a on, warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (IfEquipped) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can makeit easier for others to see the front your vehicle during the of d'ay. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the When theDRL are 'on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't on. Your instrument panel be won't be lit up either. When it's dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness.When it's bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will out and thelow beams will go change to the reduc'ed brightnessDRL (if the of headlamp switch isoff). Of course, you may still turn on the hea'dlamps time you need to. any To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake whilethe ignition is in theOFF or LOCK position. Then start the vehicle. DRL will stay off The ~gtLj release the parking brake. you