Re: ON ... (m) - Dealer advised off (archive)

I wanted to set mine to on, but my dealer pointed out that with the car memory set, there was no way I could ever have them off. A rather farfethced but possible example would be - you're driving at night - being followed, and want to conceal where you are. Without switching off the engine - you couldn't turn off the DRLs.

Whenever I drive, I always switch them on.

I think it's a great idea to use DRL or keep your regular low-beams on during the day, even when it's sunny out. (Actually, *especially* when it's sunny out--sometimes the shadows created by trees are so contrasty they can make other cars temporarily disappear from your vision--the DRL on such cars makes them more visible.)

I used to think it was hokey, but now I'm a firm believer. And personal experience confirms it for me: far fewer drivers pull out in front of me when I have my headlights on during the day. (And I have a red car--imagine the visibility improvement on a silver car!)

You could just turn your headlights on yourself, but you may often forget, and it puts more strain on the alternator than the DRL would.

$0.02

with the car memory
did you set your car to have the driving lights
on or off?

just wondering

greg

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