Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights make your vehicle more noticeable on the road at day-time. In 2011–2012 they became mandatory for all vehicles produced in the EU countries.

Types of universal daytime running lights

By housing material:

• Plastic. Cheap and light but not so durable as metal ones. Tend to overheat.
• Aluminium. Robust and expensive. They dissipate heat efficiently.

By design:

• Regular lights. Consist of a housing, lens and reflector. Sometimes they are equipped with a focusing lens.
• LED strip lights. Enclosed in a flexible silicone tube. Usually attached outside the main headlight.

By shape:

• Rectangular. Most often they are installed on the bumper or radiator grille. Some models have each LED enclosed into an individual housing which enhances the device reliability.
• Round. Usually equipped with a focusing lens. Can be installed on the fog light mounting seats.
• Shaped. As a rule, they match the headlight edges.

These devices also differ by the number of LEDs and the way they are attached to the car body. Models with mounting brackets allow you to adjust the tilt angle of the lamps.

Operating instructions for daytime running lights

• It’s a good idea to have your daytime running lights installed by professionals. Different devices may have different connection diagrams. Sometimes, they need to be integrated into the car’s standard lighting system. Others are equipped with their own control unit and should be connected directly to the car battery.
• Follow the DRL manufacturer’s recommendations concerning the maintenance. For instance, some models cannot be washed but only wiped with a damp sponge.
• During installation, you should take into account the requirements for the location of the elements: at least 250 mm above the ground but not higher than 1,500 mm. The left and right lights must be placed at a distance of at least 600 mm from each other and not more than 400 mm from the side lights. These regulations might differ depending on the country where the vehicle is used.

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