Why no daytime running lights?
07-11-2012, 06:14 AM
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Why no daytime running lights?
I was thinking about this earlier, and have wondered for years...Howcome Ford has never put daytime running lights on the Mustang when they seem to be on about 90% of the other cars on the road produced since 2000 or so? Even GM had them on the 4th-gen Camaro and Firebird (don't recall off the top of my head if they're on the new Camaros) even though they were those weird super-bright parking lights that GM seems to like using.
Just curious
Just curious
07-11-2012, 08:28 AM
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Move to Canada...It's mandatory and Mustangs come with them. Personally, I'm glad they don't. I know how to turn the lights on/off.
I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes mandatory at some point. Just like TPMS...I know how to check tire pressure, but there are so many people who don't/won't that someone decided it would be a good idea to have a sensor tell us when the tire pressure is low. Phooey!
I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes mandatory at some point. Just like TPMS...I know how to check tire pressure, but there are so many people who don't/won't that someone decided it would be a good idea to have a sensor tell us when the tire pressure is low. Phooey!
07-11-2012, 08:48 AM
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I think the 2013's LEDs in the headlight casing are DRL? If so, I think they look pretty cool... Seems like all manufacturers are adding LEDs to cars these days.
TPMS is a great safety feature that will alert you while driving if one of your tires starts losing pressure because of a puncture or road damage while driving. On my previous car (without TPMS) I experienced this while driving highway speeds on the interstate. I was in heavy traffic and by the time I realized one of my tires was going flat, I didn't have time to pull over and save the tire. Also slowing down with a flat and having to maneuver over to the emergency lane in heavy traffic was challenging. If I had TPMS on that car, it would have alerted me before the tire went completely flat and I could have pulled over with more control and possibly saved the tire from shredding itself. So I am glad TPMS is mandatory, especially with all of the inexperienced and clueless drivers on the road!
TPMS is a great safety feature that will alert you while driving if one of your tires starts losing pressure because of a puncture or road damage while driving. On my previous car (without TPMS) I experienced this while driving highway speeds on the interstate. I was in heavy traffic and by the time I realized one of my tires was going flat, I didn't have time to pull over and save the tire. Also slowing down with a flat and having to maneuver over to the emergency lane in heavy traffic was challenging. If I had TPMS on that car, it would have alerted me before the tire went completely flat and I could have pulled over with more control and possibly saved the tire from shredding itself. So I am glad TPMS is mandatory, especially with all of the inexperienced and clueless drivers on the road!
07-11-2012, 08:59 AM
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Uhm...
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=396&viewfile=Daytime%20Running%20Lamps%20(DRL ).pdf
Want it? Have a dealer turn 'em on in SJB with VCM/IDS tool...
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=396&viewfile=Daytime%20Running%20Lamps%20(DRL ).pdf
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
If the smart junction box (SJB) is configured for
DRL, this feature illuminates the low beam
headlamps at a reduced intensity when the following
conditions exist:
• The ignition switch is in the RUN position.
• The headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
• The parking brake is not engaged.
For additional information on the low beam
headlamps, refer to Section 417-01.
If the smart junction box (SJB) is configured for
DRL, this feature illuminates the low beam
headlamps at a reduced intensity when the following
conditions exist:
• The ignition switch is in the RUN position.
• The headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
• The parking brake is not engaged.
For additional information on the low beam
headlamps, refer to Section 417-01.
07-11-2012, 09:02 AM
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I personally don't think DLR do enough because the rear lights are not on, which to me is more important in traffic.
I also ride motorcycles, and most bike's lights (headlights and tail lights) are on automatically when you turn the key.
So when I drive, especially in heavy traffic, I turn on my lights so the tails on are, and I like the front fogs running as my DLRs. Every little bit helps in traffic and avoiding accidents for me, it's probably the biker in me.
I also ride motorcycles, and most bike's lights (headlights and tail lights) are on automatically when you turn the key.
So when I drive, especially in heavy traffic, I turn on my lights so the tails on are, and I like the front fogs running as my DLRs. Every little bit helps in traffic and avoiding accidents for me, it's probably the biker in me.
07-11-2012, 09:16 AM
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I personally don't think DLR do enough because the rear lights are not on, which to me is more important in traffic.
I also ride motorcycles, and most bike's lights (headlights and tail lights) are on automatically when you turn the key.
So when I drive, especially in heavy traffic, I turn on my lights so the tails on are, and I like the front fogs running as my DLRs. Every little bit helps in traffic and avoiding accidents for me, it's probably the biker in me.
I also ride motorcycles, and most bike's lights (headlights and tail lights) are on automatically when you turn the key.
So when I drive, especially in heavy traffic, I turn on my lights so the tails on are, and I like the front fogs running as my DLRs. Every little bit helps in traffic and avoiding accidents for me, it's probably the biker in me.
I personally dislike DRLs that utilize the low beam headlights, but I think the LEDs that are coming out on all vehicles look pretty cool in most cases.
BTW, I will run with my running lights and HID fogs on if visibility is an issue.
