417-04 Daytime Runnging Lights: Description And Operation

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)  

DRL use the full intensity low beam headlamps which are permanently illuminated when the vehicle is being driven. DRL 
are used in a number of markets and there are two systems to cover these markets. 
 

DRL CANADIAN MARKET 

DRL for this market use full intensity low beam headlamps. The side marker lamps and license plate lamps will be on, but 
instrument cluster illumination will be off. DRL are active when the following parameters are met: 
 

Parking brake is off on vehicles with manual transmission or PARK is not selected on vehicles with automatic 
transmission  
Ignition switch is in the ignition position (II)  
The central junction box receives an engine running signal  
The lighting control switch is in the off or side lamps position.  

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When the parking brake is applied on manual transmission vehicles or the selector lever is in the PARK position on 
automatic transmission vehicles, DRL are turned off. This is to reduce battery discharge during long periods of engine 
idling in cold climate conditions. When the parking brake is released or the selector lever is moved from the PARK 
position, normal DRL functionality is restored. 
 

DRL DENMARK, HOLLAND, NORWAY, SWEDEN AND FINLAND 

DRL for these markets use full intensity low beam headlamps. Side lamps and license plate lamps will be on, but 
instrument cluster illumination will be off. DRL are active when the following parameters are met: 
 

Ignition switch is in the ignition position (II)  
The central junction box receives an engine running signal  
The lighting control switch is in the off position.  

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If the lighting control switch is moved to the side lamp or headlamp positions, DRL are deactivated and normal side lamp 
and headlamp functionality is operational. 
 

Published : Apr 8, 2005

If the lighting control switch is moved to the headlamp position, DRL are deactivated and normal side lamp and 
headlamp functionality is operational. 

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (where fitted) is not available when the DRL are active. 

When DRL are active, the headlamp flash function using the left hand steering column multifunction switch will 
operate normally. The high beam headlamp function using the left hand steering column multifunction switch will be 
deactivated. 

When DRL are active, the headlamp flash function using the left hand steering column multifunction switch will 
operate normally. The high beam headlamp function using the left hand steering column multifunction switch will be 
deactivated.