A point was made about DLR's on another thread and rather than ask a question there and sidetrack the original thread I thought I would start a new one solely for this subject. Soooo......

On the Yeti is the car set up to run DLR's automatically or do you need to set it up yourself?

When it is set up what lights are used? On my Volvo it is the dipped headlights that come on. For some cars it is their sidelights, for others it is a string of LED lights (Audi being the prime example) That is quite an interesting one as they tend to eat your dipped head lights which is rather annoying.

A number of people on the Volvo forum have changed their cars by fitting LED's and transferring the DLR's from the headlights to them, giving the Audi effect. This can look smart, personal preference I know, but also it does save the headlight bulbs.

Before anyone starts on a "What is the point of them, I don't need to be told to put my lights on" etc. they are going to be compulsory in a year or two's time so whether people like them or not, they are going to happen. This is not a thread about their rights and wrongs but the practicalities of them.

As a soon to be owner Im guessing and going from info Ive read second hand...

Im sure the DLR bulbs are located within the fog unit and are a long life bulb that should never need replacing.

I think they are set to be on from the factory so a standard setup.

Maybe an actual yeti owner could confirm.

Thanks

From what I've read DDL's (this is what the manual refers to them as) will have to be fitted on all new cars within about 2 years although there will be no law brought in saying that they will have to be switched on. (Thousands of drivers are still cautioned every year over not wearing a seatbelt)!

I picked up my Yeti with the DDL's on although I soon switched them off as I prefer to use my sidelights knowing that my rear lights are also on.

Ideally I would like my DDL's to come on with the sidelights for no other reason that it would look really cool!

Cheers.

Edited 23 March, 201016 yr by Hobson

A point was made about DLR's on another thread and rather than ask a question there and sidetrack the original thread I thought I would start a new one solely for this subject. Soooo......

On the Yeti is the car set up to run DLR's automatically or do you need to set it up yourself?

When it is set up what lights are used? On my Volvo it is the dipped headlights that come on. For some cars it is their sidelights, for others it is a string of LED lights (Audi being the prime example) That is quite an interesting one as they tend to eat your dipped head lights which is rather annoying.

A number of people on the Volvo forum have changed their cars by fitting LED's and transferring the DLR's from the headlights to them, giving the Audi effect. This can look smart, personal preference I know, but also it does save the headlight bulbs.

Before anyone starts on a "What is the point of them, I don't need to be told to put my lights on" etc. they are going to be compulsory in a year or two's time so whether people like them or not, they are going to happen. This is not a thread about their rights and wrongs but the practicalities of them.

The question is not about looking copol, but about being seen by other people on the road. they have been required in Scandinavia for several years and clearly assist you in seeing other vehicles coming towards you. You may use dipped headlights or specialized DRL's depending on whether the vehicle has DRL's fitted or not.

DRL's, when used automatically, do not light up sidelights or any rear lights. The Yeti version uses special bulbs designed just for that purpose, about 21 W and with a long life span - expected to be aropund that of the vehicle. The DRL's are supposed to reduce CO2, as they use less power than dipped headlights and do not add the sidelights and rear lights as consumers during the day. They are instaled in the top of the fog lights.

To aid your own understanding of the desirability of the DRL's, just wait till you are surprised by meeting a dirty grey vehicle on a grey day. everybody using them is very good - only some using them is not good. Another good example is driving in the fast lane on motorways - a car with lights on coming up fast from behind gets your attention - the dirty grey Merc with no lights on is on your rear bumper before you see him - potential trouble for both.

They will eventually be required in all of the EU. They are strongly encouraged in Germany and Spain - both countries run ad campaigns ofr their use at the moment. They will have to be fitted on all new cars - I don't know exactly when.

'nuf said.

Agerbundsen - Good rant but you did fall into the trap of going on about the rights and wrongs of DLR's. Now this may descend into those for and against them rather than just resolving the question. Personally I happen to agree with you that they are a good thing but we may well get sidetracked now that the can of worms has been opened.

PLEASE - no one rise to the bait, let's stick to the thread

Are the bulbs housed in the same unit as the fog light then?

To clarify

DLR =

DRL=

Fair cop - now back to the original questions....

Edited 23 March, 201016 yr by Harvey1512

Are the bulbs housed in the same unit as the fog light then?

The top half of the lamp unit is the DLR and the lower half is the fog lamp. They have different bulbs.

The DLR automatically switches off when the sidelights/headlights are illuminated.

I believe they are a legal requirement on all new cars in Italy now too.

The top half of the lamp unit is the DLR and the lower half is the fog lamp. They have different bulbs.

The DLR automatically switches off when the sidelights/headlights are illuminated.

I believe they are a legal requirement on all new cars in Italy now too.

We got there

Thanks for the info.

From what I've read DDL's (this is what the manual refers to them as) will have to be fitted on all new cars within about 2 years although there will be no law brought in saying that they will have to be switched on. (Thousands of drivers are still cautioned every year over not wearing a seatbelt)!

I picked up my Yeti with the DDL's on although I soon switched them off as I prefer to use my sidelights knowing that my rear lights are also on.

Ideally I would like my DDL's to come on with the sidelights for no other reason that it would look really cool!

Cheers.

Hi!

The rear lights can be programmed to be on when the DRL's are on. We make the rear lights follow the DRL's on all new Skoda cars in Norway

As a soon to be owner Im guessing and going from info Ive read second hand...

Im sure the DLR bulbs are located within the fog unit and are a long life bulb that should never need replacing.

I think they are set to be on from the factory so a standard setup.

Maybe an actual yeti owner could confirm.

Thanks

In the SE and above the DLRs can be switched on or off using the Maxidot Setup. It is an option under Lights & Vision (or whatever - I'm not in the car!!) I've left mine on but they are very bright and, as they form the top part of the foglight, I do not wish to be accused of blinding other Forum members with their "dazzle"!?!

I've left mine on but they are very bright and, as they form the top part of the foglight, I do not wish to be accused of blinding other Forum members with their "dazzle"!?!

Surely they arent bright enough to do that by design!? Some of the LED ones are bright but Ive seen the Yeti ones at a distance and didnt think they were in any way comparable?

Surely they arent bright enough to do that by design!? Some of the LED ones are bright but Ive seen the Yeti ones at a distance and didnt think they were in any way comparable?

I concur, but they are bright enough to get noticed. Particularly from behind due to their relatively high position.

Harvey, I think your question got answered, so nothing to add to that.

A point was made about DLR's on another thread and rather than ask a question there and sidetrack the original thread I thought I would start a new one solely for this subject. Soooo......

I was that person so guilty as charged!

I don't think they're bright enough to dazzle anyone. I set mine but my Yeti was an ex demonstrator so I don't know if mine came set as standard or not.

As a motorcyclist I've been used to daytime lights for a number of years. The only concren I have when these become mandatory is whether they become less effective.

John

I was that person so guilty as charged!

I don't think they're bright enough to dazzle anyone. I set mine but my Yeti was an ex demonstrator so I don't know if mine came set as standard or not.

As a motorcyclist I've been used to daytime lights for a number of years. The only concren I have when these become mandatory is whether they become less effective.

John

No criticism there, I just wanted to add a question to yours and whilst one side track was fine me adding another would be unfair. With regards to motorcyclists how have they been affected in countries that already have changed?

Hi,

photo time;

DRL

For comparison side lights

Regards,

TP

Blimey if you thought Agerbundsen was having a rant then try mentioning 'snow chains' and 'West Sussex' in the same sentence....

I thought the post was a simple case of pointing out pros and cons - and a view which I totally agree with. It's from the front that you are trying to be noticed so no need for the tail lights to be on. If it's dark enough that you fear being run into from behind then at the front then headlights are the order of the day.

Oh, forgot, yes you can switch them on through the Maxidot and through the indicator stalk with the engine off (down and pull or up and push or something). Not sure why you wouldn't have them on though - don't cost much and shouldn't harm the planet too much...

Of course you can go the whole hog and have DRL/DRL/DDl switched on and have the SM painted Tibetan White to help to be spotted in advance!

Just to make sure, I have not been the least offended by the reference to my post as a rant. The tone here has been civil and spirited, which I personally enjoy.

If i can get to borrow SWMBO's camera, I will try to get some pics of the lights in daylight if theat is of interest.

Just to make sure, I have not been the least offended by the reference to my post as a rant. The tone here has been civil and spirited, which I personally enjoy.

If i can get to borrow SWMBO's camera, I will try to get some pics of the lights in daylight if theat is of interest.

....and likewise, I've inferred no criticism.

This is a great forum and I actually like the "lateral thinking" aspect of strands that take off in a different direction than they started!

John

:love: Not

but with lots of

Way to go Yeti Lovers!!

yeah. yeah!

Its good.

I always wanna be seen!

Just to make sure, I have not been the least offended by the reference to my post as a rant. The tone here has been civil and spirited, which I personally enjoy.

If i can get to borrow SWMBO's camera, I will try to get some pics of the lights in daylight if theat is of interest.

No offence intended so I am pleased none was taken. Had I said whine then that would be uncalled for but a rant is okay I know this is a subject that splits people quite a lot so I was just trying to hold people back until I had my questions answered. Now that they have, including some tip top pictures, people can happily rant and rave away about DRL's (I got it the right was round that time).

Well, this sort of worked. Maybe there will be some suggestions as to how they could be improved.

Camera height is about 1500 mm - 5 feet about

Edited 24 March, 201016 yr by Agerbundsen

After seeing these pictures I would say that Skoda have got it right in terms of their DRL's. Having them separate to the main headlights is preferable, in my opinion after running a car that has the dipped beam as the DRL,

At some point I would assume that Skoda will devise an LED signature that will be used on all of their range as that seems to be the way forward. In the meantime I like the way they are on the face of the Yeti.