Daytime running lights

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(spanielsmum @ Jul 5 2006, 04:58 PM) [snapback]281690[/snapback]</div>

Because the U.S. government does not mandate it.

 

Yes, lots of us miss that feature. There is a work around, if you just turn your lights on and leave them on they will go off when you open the door after shuting the car down.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seasalsa @ Jul 5 2006, 08:52 PM) [snapback]281718[/snapback]</div>

This is what I do as well. I think the owner's manual turned me to this making it out to be the same as daytime running lights

 

I, personally, am glad DRL is not enabled by default. Though it may seem insignificant, think about the extra battery drain those headlights are placing on your car.

I don't like DRL. I had a truck with that and had to find a way to disable it... different strokes for different folks, I guess...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(roopesh @ Jul 5 2006, 06:14 PM) [snapback]281733[/snapback]</div>

so can the dealer program this feature on??

 

I don't like DRL's at all. I think they serve little purpose.

I had them in my '02 nB and I disabled them. My MPG actually went up. You do use some power for lighting them.

To each her/his own.

 

I was reading the manual of my '09 and they are disabled on the US models but I would think they could be enabled if desired by the dealer or if you know how to do it yourself

 

No, this is not the case. The better U.S. models feature HID headlamps, which are not compatible with reduced wattage use as daytime running lights. To have real daytime running lights, the cars would require the addition of another headlamp assembly, not simple configuration from the dealer. This is also the reason that U.S. models of the Prius lack auto-on headlamps.

Tom

 

AMEN, with all the problems folks have had with HID, I would rather not just waste them away in the daytime. The only exception, at least here in CA if your windshield wipers are on, your headlights have to be on. New safety law enacted Jan 2007!! If wipers are off, off with the HIDS!

Safety First!!!
73 de Pat KK6PD

 

WebElectricProducts.com has a DRL kit that uses the [front] turn signal lamps for this purpose. Quite effective - very visible.

 

I have. It is insignificant. Compared to the energy needed for motive force, the energy used for lights is nothing.

 

One of the nice things about DRL is that most insurance companies will reduce your premiums $40 - $50 U.S. :car:

 

Sadly, MOST companies DO NOT give a rats nice person about DRL's!!!

I just called AAA, 21st, StateFarm, yadayadayada.....NO NO NO...

At least on the west coast. So much for that thought


Besides for what they charge to change a HID, DRL is stupid!!!

73 de Pat KK6PD

 

Shows how small my world is. AMICA, in New York offers a DRL discount.

 

what he said!!!
that is...i use my HID's as little as possible, lamenting the day when one begins to flicker.

 

Anyone know whats so special about HID headlamps?

 

HID lamps are much brighter and in theory should last longer.

 

Prius_07 - thanks. But is there also something else like an 'auto-leveling' feature for the HID lights? I'm wondering what this/how it works and how to tell whether my HID has this?

 

Not insignificant. 1-2% is more accurate. Small, but not insignificant.