At the drive-in "Film on the farm" last night, shown to position so that we can see the screen. Engine off, settle down, wait for the film.

A few minutes after it starts there's a few raindrops. Ignition on (push-button, as it's keyless). Wipe screen, ignition off.

Odd - after a few minutes the low-level lights are still on.

Thinks - the car senses that we are in it so keeps them on for a bit. These things are sooooo clever.

 

After a few more minutes, man appears - we've had trouble with a few new Beamers, lights go off after about 15 minutes. Oh, OK then.

 

After a lot more minutes another man appears (I have now lost the plot of Jurassic Park). He asks if the keys are in - no, they don't go in.

Then - bright idea! What if you turn that switch to off?  Yes, that did it.

 

I should have thought of that - the rotary light switch.

Sorry to the car behind, and the one in front ...

 

 

Yup. It's sometimes a programmable option (on the Octavia MK2 it is at least) where the DRLs only come on with the switch in Auto. This gives you the option at times like this to completely disable the lights.