Description And Operation: Overview

DRL use a string of LED (light emitting diode) each side which are permanently illuminated when the vehicle is being driven. DRL are used in a number of markets and there are 2 systems to cover these markets.

For additional information, refer to: Daytime Running Lamps .

DRL CANADIAN MARKET

DRL for this market use a string of LED each side. 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 is in mode 6 (ignition on)
The CJB (central junction box) receives an engine running signal
The lighting control switch is in the off, side or 'Auto' lamps position. However, when it is dark and in 'Auto' lamps position, low beam headlamps will be active.

NOTE:

If the lighting control switch is moved to the headlamp or 'Auto' (when it is not dark) positions, DRL are deactivated and normal side lamp and headlamp functionality is operational.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (where fitted) is deactivated 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 powerwash function is non-functional, unless the lighting control switch is moved to the headlamp or 'Auto' (when it is dark) positions.

When the parking brake is applied 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, FINLAND AND POLAND

NOTE: DRL for Poland is on vehicles from 2008MY.

DRL for these markets use a string of LED each side. Side lamps and license plate lamps will be on, but Instrument Cluster (IC) illumination will be off. DRL are active when the following parameters are met:

Ignition is in mode 6 (ignition on)
The CJB receives an engine running signal
The lighting control switch is in the off, side or 'Auto' lamps position. However, when it is dark and in 'Auto' lamps position, low beam headlamps will be active.

NOTE: 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.

If the lighting control switch is moved to the side lamp or headlamp positions or the 'Auto' feature illuminates the exterior lamps, DRL are deactivated and normal side lamp and headlamp functionality is operational.