DRL or No DRL?

[futurem3owner]

What's the stance on driving with DRL's? Just saw two Model S' today which is not too common out here, driving with DRL's off during daytime. I leave it on purely for aesthetic purpose but I'm thinking most people have theirs turned off. Is it due to maybe the fear of them burning off quicker?

 

[Shateam]

The DRLs on the S are tied to your Range Mode setting. If Range Mode is enabled (ON) the DRLs are not illuminated. If Range Mode is OFF then the DRLs are illuminated.

I believe in Canada the DRLs are always on due to regulations.

Not sure how it works on the X but I would image the same.

 

[icefree]

I think the DRLs should always be on. I think it's important that other drivers are able to easily see you so they don't hit you. IMO it's an important safety feature. I just wish other mfgrs would make it mandatory/default to auto turn on headlights when it gets dark. So many people keep driving with just DRLs since they are often very bright, and they forget to turn on their headlights. But their tail lights remain off, so they are a ghost when you are behind them at night.

 

[iRia]

I dislike with a passion DRLs that use high beams as they are dazzling but LED DRLs are just fine. I leave mine on.

And yes, Canada requires them, but Canada gets darker earlier in the winter.

 

[bpjones]

I think the DRLs should always be on. I think it's important that other drivers are able to easily see you so they don't hit you. IMO it's an important safety feature.

Totally agree. Leave them on for safety.

 

[PWlakewood]

The DRLs on the S are tied to your Range Mode setting. If Range Mode is enabled (ON) the DRLs are not illuminated. If Range Mode is OFF then the DRLs are illuminated.

I believe in Canada the DRLs are always on due to regulations.

Not sure how it works on the X but I would image the same.

I have range mode on all the time and my DRL's are always on

 

[Shateam]

I have range mode on all the time and my DRL's are always on

I should have clarified. Range Mode and DRLs only applies to the "refresh" S

 

[jerry33]

DRLs on my S haven't burned out in six years 121K miles. There's zero reason to have them off, and plenty of reasons to leave them on.

 

[PWlakewood]

I should have clarified. Range Mode and DRLs only applies to the "refresh" S

2013 S is what I have. So do you mean with the refresh drl are not on when in range mode?

 

[ucmndd]

2013 S is what I have. So do you mean with the refresh drl are not on when in range mode?

Yes. Range mode in refresh cars turns them off.

 

[whitex]

Yes. Range mode in refresh cars turns them off.

Funny, considering they don't fully turn off when the car is off (even then not plugged in). Many of times I've see our refresh S light dimly on when in dark garage (I've also seen it mentioned on TMC a number of times).

 

[nativespinner]

2013 S60 here. I can manually turn off DRL without turning on range mode. Only done it a couple times, usually leave DRLs on.

 

[PWlakewood]

2013 S60 here. I can manually turn off DRL without turning on range mode. Only done it a couple times, usually leave DRLs on.

Same here. I just leave them on all the time