1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 100

Rotate the turn signal levermiddle ring up two positions to turn on: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps 0 Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: Instrument Panel Lights 0 The engine is running, The headlamp switch is in the OFF position, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brake is released and The shift lever is not in PARK (P) on an automatic transaxle. 0 0 Rotate the switch to OFF to turn all of the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver's door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. When the DRL system is on,the taillamps, sidemarker, park lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated. The DRL and the ALC systems will remain off any time your automatic transaxle vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is engaged. The DRL and the ALC systems will remain off any time your manual transaxle vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is engaged. 2-44