Do you drive with your fog lights on?

[skrtskrt]

No - driving.

How'd you get the top lights to turn off? Whenever I put the "off" option it still has the top lights

 

[follow.johnny]

How'd you get the top lights to turn off? Whenever I put the "off" option it still has the top lights

The "top lights" you're referring to is the daytime running lights and they can't be turned off while driving.
If you are in parked and tap "off" all lights are turned off.

 

[skrtskrt]

The "top lights" you're referring to is the daytime running lights and they can't be turned off while driving.
If you are in parked and tap "off" all lights are turned off.

But in the picture he said no headlights

 

[chronopc]

The "top lights" you're referring to is the daytime running lights and they can't be turned off while driving.
If you are in parked and tap "off" all lights are turned off.

They are actually considered "signature lights" and not "daytime running lights".

 

[Tz00]

Is there any way to get the tail lights to be always-on when in drive/reverse in the daytime? In my VW, I was able to enable "Scandinavian Mode" and the tail lights would come on with the DRL.

 

[follow.johnny]

They are actually considered "signature lights" and not "daytime running lights".

Thanks for the correction! You're right but they both function as "daytime running lights" tho.

 

[TaoJones]

A friend just added 16,000 lumens in aftermarket auxiliary lighting to the front of his new *twitch* Subaru (I know. I tried).

Suffice it to say, he’d get a ticket or three pretty quick if he ever forgot and used all of that on any highway with traffic in either direction.

Concerning the OP, I leave my “fog lights” on with rare exception. They’re just not that bright, really, relative to the rest.

 

[groovidad]

Here in the land of Aloha, there are no stipulations on the use of "fog lights". I've never seen "fog" along the coast and would expect it at higher elevations. That said, I run them. I want to make sure people see me, especially when I'm going to be passing them. Many drivers here that don't pay close attention. The drain on battery is minor in relation to engaging warp drive! :O

 

[Big Earl]

How'd you get the top lights to turn off? Whenever I put the "off" option it still has the top lights

Parking lights + fog lights. The signature/daytime running lights go to 50% power in parking light mode and the headlights stay off. This is essentially Scandinavian DRL mode, which runs all corner lights and fog lights.

 

[phillcom3]

for those in the uk don't forget that as per the highway code if visibility is greater than 100 yards you MUST NOT use fog lights

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/102459/fog-lights-and-when-to-use-them

"You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves."

https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/fog.html

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/25/made


and the applicable fines I guess:
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/articles/do-you-know-the-rules-on-your-car-lights/

 

[alanbyvale]

for those in the uk don't forget that as per the highway code if visibility is greater than 100 yards you MUST NOT use fog lights

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/102459/fog-lights-and-when-to-use-them

"You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves."

https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/fog.html

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/25/made


and the applicable fines I guess:
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/articles/do-you-know-the-rules-on-your-car-lights/

I would take exception to some of that article in Autocar and here is why. If you need to be seen then your headlights should be more than adequate. When foglights were first fitted they were replacements for headlights to improve visibility. Normal headlights reflect off the water vapour and back into your eyes. Mounting the lights lower reduces the reflection and improves visibility but only if you turn off your headlights. This is easily checked by looking at night with all your lights off. Visibility has improved because there is no light reflected. (Not to done while driving!).
Rear high intensity lights are to be used to warn cars behind in low visibility conditions including, but not exclusively, in fog. Once you can see a vehicle behind you and they have established position then turn them off. They will mask your brake lights and will also p**s off the driver behind!
I have never understood why manufacturers seem to insist on me having to put on my front fog lights to then turn on the rear high vis lighting. Surely we can have two switches as I never use my front fog lights.

 

[phillcom3]

I would take exception to some of that article in Autocar and here is why. If you need to be seen then your headlights should be more than adequate. When foglights were first fitted they were replacements for headlights to improve visibility. Normal headlights reflect off the water vapour and back into your eyes. Mounting the lights lower reduces the reflection and improves visibility but only if you turn off your headlights. This is easily checked by looking at night with all your lights off. Visibility has improved because there is no light reflected. (Not to done while driving!).
Rear high intensity lights are to be used to warn cars behind in low visibility conditions including, but not exclusively, in fog. Once you can see a vehicle behind you and they have established position then turn them off. They will mask your brake lights and will also p**s off the driver behind!
I have never understood why manufacturers seem to insist on me having to put on my front fog lights to then turn on the rear high vis lighting. Surely we can have two switches as I never use my front fog lights.

which is why I then also put legislation and the highway code links...

I do have a rear and front switch for my xtrail dial forward or back gets either.

 

[XLR82XS]

Yes. When the lights need to be - fog lights are on. I keep the setting on.

 

[WilliamG]

Yes. When the lights need to be - fog lights are on. I keep the setting on.

Same. Makes it easier to see potholes.

 

[Hawnboy]

ON! All the time! I WANT to be visible while on the road.

 

[PhantmMenace]

The fogs in the Model 3 don't really even look like fog lights because the whole light cluster is pretty unique. Most people without Model 3 knowledge would probably not even notice. They were on by default when I took delivery and I just left them as is

 

[XLR82XS]

ON! All the time! I WANT to be visible while on the road.

True that!

 

[Ptheven]

Only if there's fog, because I'm not a jerk.

I mean, well, I can be, but not like that.

 

[TomT]

Not illegal to use in Georgia and I leave the on as they aid coverage at night and improve the ability for people to see the car in all conditions. Plus, the pattern of the Tesla fogs on the 3 is such that they will not bother anyone else... I really don't care if they are "cool" or not...

 

[camalaio]

Perhaps this is odd, but I avoid using the fogs at night unless I need them (y'know, in fog for example to see the lane markers). In clear conditions, I think the extra light near the car makes my eyes less sensitive to the now relatively darker area more ahead of my car, which is what I generally want to see better at night at highway speeds.