V70: Electrical - Day Running lights

Jod T5 · Sep 30th, 2008, 09:29

Good Day...
I have been asked by VOC member David Lycett the following question regarding his MY08 '70

Model_details: V70 SE LUX
Model_year: 2008
Fuel_system: Diesel
Mileage: 700

Description_of_problem: How do i switch off the daytime running lights on my 2009 spec V70. My previous Volvos had a screwdriver slot. As an advanced driver i consider the current situation to be hazardous as other drivers may think i am using my headlights as a signal.
Has_this_been_investigated: No
What_has_been_done_so_far: I have read the manual and searched for a srew slot

Any assistance would be appreciated...

Cheers
Jod

dodgyken · Sep 30th, 2008, 10:45

Um - don't bother.

The EU is about to pass legislation that will make Daylight Running Lights mandatory on all cars by 2012.

If you are driving and a driver signals for you to make a manouvre and you are involved in a subsequent accident it does not absolve you from blame. Therefore if a driver thinks you have flashed when you haven't and causes an accident they will still be to blame.

I believe, however, that you can turn them off via one of the car setting menus, although I haven't looked into it.

Kobe · Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:42

I asked my dealership about this, they said it was a "cost option" which would have to be completed by them at the garage.

Nunchukhamster · Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:45

It's done by hooking up to the dealers computer system, its a change to the software settings. This was also the case with the P2 platforms.

Mercmanuk · Oct 25th, 2008, 18:16

I have alway been a fan of day running lights, Volvo's do that...

Regards mark.

T5R+ · Oct 25th, 2008, 19:07

Tis true - dealer only - approx £40/50.

bryand · Oct 25th, 2008, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgyken

Um - don't bother.
The EU is about to pass legislation that will make Daylight Running Lights mandatory on all cars by 2012.

Last time I heard it was 2008, so you're talking about something that might happen 4 years ahead. A lot can happen in 4 years, my friend.

tonyv70d5 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jod T5

Good Day...
I have been asked by VOC member David Lycett the following question regarding his MY08 '70

Model_details: V70 SE LUX
Model_year: 2008
Fuel_system: Diesel
Mileage: 700

Description_of_problem: How do i switch off the daytime running lights on my 2009 spec V70. My previous Volvos had a screwdriver slot. As an advanced driver i consider the current situation to be hazardous as other drivers may think i am using my headlights as a signal.
Has_this_been_investigated: No
What_has_been_done_so_far: I have read the manual and searched for a srew slot

Any assistance would be appreciated...

Cheers
Jod

Daylight running lights make the vehicle more conspicuous on dull roads and obvious to the pediestrian with poor eyesight.

I have never yet mistaken the DRL of a car for permission to proceed.
I disregard them. the decision to proceed is mine and mine alone.

I say retain the DRL and I look forward to all cars having them, if only to aid the poorly sighted pedestrian.

On another thread what we need is for Volvo to change the headlamp bulbs (dipped and mainbeam) free of charge for labour on the V70s 2005.

Tony

Weezy · Nov 4th, 2008, 05:16

What is the reasoning behind introducing DRL to all cars ?
If its for pedestrians then i think its about time pedestrians took responsibility for there own acts.With the 30mph speed limit soon to be reduced to 20 in built up areas i think the motorist has done more than enough for them.
If its so motorists can see each other then a bikers lights are just going to blend in with all the others making them invisible.
It will probably mean a fine if you drive with one of your DRL bulbs blown ,which on a lot of new cars is not the 5 minute job it used to be but a trip to the dealers to get the bumper dismantled or the battery and tray removed to change the bulb.The majority of drivers you see with only one headlight today are not too lazy to change a bulb, they know they need a few hours to do it or to get it booked in.
Also,i think i have the intelligence to know that when it gets a bit murky to switch the lights on myself ... Thats my 2 bob,s worth over with

dodgyken · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:11

The point is that a lot of drivers don't turn on their headlights when they should. Lights on gives a far more visible point of reference for other road users - whether they be car drivers, motorbike riders or pedestrians crossing.

I believe that when it was introduced in Sweden accidents decreased quite considerably.

As for motorbikes - it is a double edged sword - the statistics indicate it is one of the most dangerous ways to travel - and certainly a large majority of accidents are caused by car/bike interaction. I have not seen statistics that indicate one way or the other where blame lies in these cases.

As with cycling on the road - as a cyclist I know I am soft, squidgy, and will come off 2nd best when hit by a hard metal thing. Therefore I do my best to avoid conflict - by actively making sure that ALL drivers see me. I am not entirely convinced that motorbike riders think the same.

Sep 30th, 2008, 09:29	#1
Jod T5 Phoenix from the ashes Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 01:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Finchingfield	Day Running lights Good Day... I have been asked by VOC member David Lycett the following question regarding his MY08 '70 Model_details: V70 SE LUX Model_year: 2008 Fuel_system: Diesel Mileage: 700 Description_of_problem: How do i switch off the daytime running lights on my 2009 spec V70. My previous Volvos had a screwdriver slot. As an advanced driver i consider the current situation to be hazardous as other drivers may think i am using my headlights as a signal. Has_this_been_investigated: No What_has_been_done_so_far: I have read the manual and searched for a srew slot Any assistance would be appreciated... Cheers Jod __________________ Dum Spiro Spero VOC 20419

Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:42	#3
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	I asked my dealership about this, they said it was a "cost option" which would have to be completed by them at the garage. __________________ my first Volvo though probably my last. XC70 D5 SE Sport (MY2008)

Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:45	#4
Nunchukhamster Gone. Last Online: Aug 4th, 2009 09:14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Zarg	It's done by hooking up to the dealers computer system, its a change to the software settings. This was also the case with the P2 platforms. __________________ Bored of the idiots, the "victims" and the spammers who have taken over this forum.

Oct 25th, 2008, 18:16	#5
Mercmanuk Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2010 22:31 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manchester	I have alway been a fan of day running lights, Volvo's do that... Regards mark. __________________ Volvo 2.4D AUTO V70 SE-LUX

Nov 4th, 2008, 05:16	#9
Weezy Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2009 19:45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: leics	What is the reasoning behind introducing DRL to all cars ? If its for pedestrians then i think its about time pedestrians took responsibility for there own acts.With the 30mph speed limit soon to be reduced to 20 in built up areas i think the motorist has done more than enough for them. If its so motorists can see each other then a bikers lights are just going to blend in with all the others making them invisible. It will probably mean a fine if you drive with one of your DRL bulbs blown ,which on a lot of new cars is not the 5 minute job it used to be but a trip to the dealers to get the bumper dismantled or the battery and tray removed to change the bulb.The majority of drivers you see with only one headlight today are not too lazy to change a bulb, they know they need a few hours to do it or to get it booked in. Also,i think i have the intelligence to know that when it gets a bit murky to switch the lights on myself ... Thats my 2 bob,s worth over with __________________ MY [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 1997 940 LPT SALOON .B230FK, AUTO

Sep 30th, 2008, 10:45	#2
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Um - don't bother. The EU is about to pass legislation that will make Daylight Running Lights mandatory on all cars by 2012. If you are driving and a driver signals for you to make a manouvre and you are involved in a subsequent accident it does not absolve you from blame. Therefore if a driver thinks you have flashed when you haven't and causes an accident they will still be to blame. I believe, however, that you can turn them off via one of the car setting menus, although I haven't looked into it.

Oct 25th, 2008, 19:07	#6
T5R+ V70 Fan Last Online: Oct 27th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Where the heart is !	Tis true - dealer only - approx £40/50.

Nov 4th, 2008, 08:11	#10
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	The point is that a lot of drivers don't turn on their headlights when they should. Lights on gives a far more visible point of reference for other road users - whether they be car drivers, motorbike riders or pedestrians crossing. I believe that when it was introduced in Sweden accidents decreased quite considerably. As for motorbikes - it is a double edged sword - the statistics indicate it is one of the most dangerous ways to travel - and certainly a large majority of accidents are caused by car/bike interaction. I have not seen statistics that indicate one way or the other where blame lies in these cases. As with cycling on the road - as a cyclist I know I am soft, squidgy, and will come off 2nd best when hit by a hard metal thing. Therefore I do my best to avoid conflict - by actively making sure that ALL drivers see me. I am not entirely convinced that motorbike riders think the same.

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