V70 2007 P2 Headlights on

Inferno · Apr 30th, 2018, 17:38

Does anyone have a guide or how to on turning these off? I have vida and would like to not have my headlights running constantly when im driving during the daytime etc

Thanks

aland · Apr 30th, 2018, 20:13

It is possible to disable the 'always on' daylight running lights, but as it's a legal requirement on newer cars (and quite sensible), it seems logical to leave them as they are, even though your car does not legally need them. It also means you can't forget to turn them on at night!

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...running-lights

MWMan · May 1st, 2018, 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

Does anyone have a guide or how to on turning these off? I have vida and would like to not have my headlights running constantly when im driving during the daytime etc

Thanks

Have a read of this thread https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=254016 it should answer your questions. I turned mine off for a while, but I put them back on again. The benefits are significant.

100K+ · May 1st, 2018, 16:00

Many years ago I turned my headlights off too. Two days later they were back on. A motor bike pulled out on me, and fair does, he stopped to apologise, but remarked he did not see my silver car against the road, and said he thought all modern Volvo's drove with headlights always on.
My lights were back to always on next day. I've never had a repeat performance.

Cheers
Bob.

Brendan W · May 2nd, 2018, 09:30

I'm going to switch mine back on again. They do think twice about pulling out with them on.

Simmy · May 2nd, 2018, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

Does anyone have a guide or how to on turning these off? I have vida and would like to not have my headlights running constantly when im driving during the daytime etc

Thanks

dont turn them off they are a safety feature. If they cant miss you they might not crash into you

jasmith44 · May 2nd, 2018, 10:19

[QUOTE=Simmy; If they cant miss you they might not crash into you[/QUOTE]

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Inferno · May 2nd, 2018, 13:50

I don’t want hear about safety this safety that i want full control over my lights if i want them on or not its a pain while sitting in car with key in and the lights are on! Its just a pain all together! I know when to have lights on and when not to with reguards to weather conditions and lighting outside etc ive had my licence since i was 17 im now 28 and ive never had a crash and got 10years no claims!

ThomasG · May 2nd, 2018, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

I don’t want hear about safety this safety that i want full control over my lights if i want them on or not its a pain while sitting in car with key in and the lights are on! Its just a pain all together! I know when to have lights on and when not to with reguards to weather conditions and lighting outside etc ive had my licence since i was 17 im now 28 and ive never had a crash and got 10years no claims!

I'm proud of you

cheshired5 · May 2nd, 2018, 14:30

Whilst changing my lighting preference was a 2 minute job on my 2002 using Vida, the function for facelift models was in a different part of Vida.
For a 2007 however, it may not even be available but seeing as you have Vida why not just look in the CEM Programmed Values or Advanced section?

Apr 30th, 2018, 17:38	#1
Inferno Junior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2021 16:15 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Liverpool	V70 2007 P2 Headlights on Does anyone have a guide or how to on turning these off? I have vida and would like to not have my headlights running constantly when im driving during the daytime etc Thanks

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Apr 30th, 2018, 20:13	#2
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	It is possible to disable the 'always on' daylight running lights, but as it's a legal requirement on newer cars (and quite sensible), it seems logical to leave them as they are, even though your car does not legally need them. It also means you can't forget to turn them on at night! https://www.gov.uk/government/public...running-lights

May 1st, 2018, 16:00	#4
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Many years ago I turned my headlights off too. Two days later they were back on. A motor bike pulled out on me, and fair does, he stopped to apologise, but remarked he did not see my silver car against the road, and said he thought all modern Volvo's drove with headlights always on. My lights were back to always on next day. I've never had a repeat performance. Cheers Bob.

May 2nd, 2018, 09:30	#5
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	I'm going to switch mine back on again. They do think twice about pulling out with them on.

May 2nd, 2018, 13:50	#8
Inferno Junior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2021 16:15 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Liverpool	I don’t want hear about safety this safety that i want full control over my lights if i want them on or not its a pain while sitting in car with key in and the lights are on! Its just a pain all together! I know when to have lights on and when not to with reguards to weather conditions and lighting outside etc ive had my licence since i was 17 im now 28 and ive never had a crash and got 10years no claims!

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