i was wondering how many ppl have their headlights ON during the day. i know you can set it that way.

 

I don't, unless it's raining or fog. Otherwise, i don't want to burnt out the bulbs when uneeded.

 

Same here. Depends on the road and weather conditions.

 

i don't have my mercedes yet, but i do always drive with my lights on.
it's just safer. hardly anyone doe it here in France though...

 

+1

 

DRLs usually runs on lower voltage on newer cars, especially the europeans. burning out the bulbs shouldn't much of a concern.

However, whether DRL are really necessary in all but low light conditions is questionable. As a policy in general, DRL wastes more energy and is less effective in united states region since we do not encounter low light daytime as much as the northen countries (like in canada)... IMO

 

Nope...I let the car decide and leave it on Auto.

Never have to worry about leaving my lights on when I shut off the car either...

 

in Ontario, Canada
DRL is on without an option to turn it off

with ppl with xenon, its FULL on all the time

 

 

I set the day light feature on OFF position and keep the head lights switch on auto

 

▲+1 - Never liked the way DTRL looked anyway...

 

+1
Let the car decide. That's why the auto function is there for.

 

..I was wondering how many ppl have their headlights ON during the day. i know you can set it that way....

Many BMW drivers do this and I certainly wouldn't want to be mistaken for one of THEM.

 

I use the auto setting let the car decide except when it is raining and not dark enough then I turn them on.

 

On my BMW I have the Angel Eyes on as my DRL. I think they are great and do help with other drivers seeing you. I wish there was a similar option with the Merc. Maybe have the Eye Lids on during the day rather than the HIDS, which IMO are difficult to see during daylight hours.

 

Well the Bimmers with their trademark angel lights are certainly a looker. I do wish the Benz had something of it's own to rival. I don't think the eyelids stand up in this respect. They are hardly visible during day time as it's normal halogen bulbs. At night, when your have your beams on, they merge together from a distance. A thin strip of LED eyelid in a clear glass casing, like the 5-series, would have done the trick.

 

Saab 9-3 has something similar to the C's eyelids, but they look way better.

 

+1

 

As you people know, daytime running lights are mandatory in Canada.
It makes you more visible and helps cut down accidents. It is a good thing going and recommend that you adapt the habit of turning on your low beams during the day.

 

My last two vehicles have had them, so I got use to it, I have mine turned on.

 

If the government says so, it must be true!

All jokes aside, I keep everything on Auto, primarily because I'm lazy. However, I do clearly see the point that any light on, noticeable or not, would add to the visibility of your car to the other drivers, and thus contribute to my own safety. Headlight bulbs are relatively cheap and easily replaceable; my life is not.

Maybe I should have all lights on at all times from now on? Hmmmm

 

i am unable to turn it off in Canada , but i think the option can be adjust with the factory sds

 

I would use the daytime running lights if it were just the center-most bulbs and not the HID lights at all time... Why waste the bulb?

- Eric

 

just check the sds , and yes the setting can be change but i think it is illegal to not have DRL in Canada

 

I wouldn't say HID bulbs are that cheap - around $300 each.