Using head lights during the day

ekutter · 09-03-2009, 01:54 PM

Does anybody know if there is a way to use the head lights without having the dash dim or the Nav system go into night mode? I prefer driving with my lights on all the time, especially on rural two lane roads. Unfortunately, during the day, my dash is too dim then and the nav system goes into night mode. I talked to a Toyota rep who said some states have a law preventing head lights during the day (I suspect that is not true). I believe this is a safety issue, being able to use the head lights during the day. Anybody figured out a way around this limitation?

eaglesight333 · 09-03-2009, 01:58 PM

never heard about it not being safe to have headlights on during day. That sounds crazy.

To answer your question. To the left of the steering wheel should be the intensity control. Just roll it all the way up, and it will over ride the nighttime mode

Bobsprius · 09-03-2009, 01:59 PM

Sure thing. Your lights are AUTO OFF just in case you did not know that. On the left lower part of your dash is a roller switch that controls the intensity of the dash lights when the headlamps or parking lamps are lit. Roll it to the very top (Detent positon) in other words full up position. Your dash lights and Nav will be an normal full brightness....

When you turn off the car, the headlamps will go out in 30 seconds as set as a default.

Bobsprius · 09-03-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglesight333

never heard about it not being safe to have headlights on during day. That sounds crazy.

To answer your question. To the left of the steering wheel should be the intensity control. Just roll it all the way up, and it will over ride the nighttime mode

I would think he is referring to how DRL's are supposed to be better to aid someone in seeing you. The hard part is everyone is doing either there makeup, drinking coffee, talking on cell phones, coddling the children and that's the reason they don't see us!

anne1965 · 09-03-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ekutter

Does anybody know if there is a way to use the head lights without having the dash dim or the Nav system go into night mode? I prefer driving with my lights on all the time, especially on rural two lane roads. Unfortunately, during the day, my dash is too dim then and the nav system goes into night mode. I talked to a Toyota rep who said some states have a law preventing head lights during the day (I suspect that is not true). I believe this is a safety issue, being able to use the head lights during the day. Anybody figured out a way around this limitation?

In my car, the dash adapts itself to ambient light. Meaning, if I switch on the lights during the day, the dash only dims when I drive through a tunnel. Doesn't yours do that?

In some European countries it is mandatory to have lights on during the day for safety reasons.

anne1965 · 09-03-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobsprius

Sure thing. Your lights are AUTO OFF just in case you did not know that. On the left lower part of your dash is a roller switch that controls the intensity of the dash lights when the headlamps or parking lamps are lit. Roll it to the very top (Detent positon) in other words full up position. Your dash lights and Nav will be an normal full brightness....

Is that true? In my car, that roller switch you are describing is for adjusting the height of the beam. The dashboard light brightness is a push button the right side behind the steering wheel .

JimboPalmer · 09-03-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by anne1965

Is that true? In my car, that roller switch you are describing is for adjusting the height of the beam. The dashboard light brightness is a push button the right side behind the steering wheel .

The OP is in Seattle WA USA, and the reply is from Buffalo NY USA, it is likely their cars are made to the same Government Standards. Your reply shows you in Leiden, The Netherlands, which may well use different Government Standards.

anne1965 · 09-03-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JimboPalmer

The OP is in Seattle WA USA, and the reply is from Buffalo NY USA, it is likely their cars are made to the same Government Standards. Your reply shows you in Leiden, The Netherlands, which may well use different Government Standards.

How is a dashboard light dimmer switch subject to government regulation?

JimboPalmer · 09-03-2009, 07:28 PM

U.S. Department of Transportation / Search

Finds 24 references to Dashboard dimmer switch at dot.gov, I am not as good finding Dutch government regulations.

So far as I know, our Department Of Transportation does not let any US citizen adjust the height of the headlight beam while driving. (we are allowed High and Low beams, on a stalk, but they are not manually adjustable)

hyo silver · 09-03-2009, 08:05 PM

In some countries, like Canada for example, DRLs (daytime running lights) are mandatory. I know from experience they make a big difference to the visibility of motorcycles, and to cars. I can't imagine why anyone would think they're more dangerous.

09-03-2009, 01:54 PM	#1
ekutter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 3 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Using head lights during the day Does anybody know if there is a way to use the head lights without having the dash dim or the Nav system go into night mode? I prefer driving with my lights on all the time, especially on rural two lane roads. Unfortunately, during the day, my dash is too dim then and the nav system goes into night mode. I talked to a Toyota rep who said some states have a law preventing head lights during the day (I suspect that is not true). I believe this is a safety issue, being able to use the head lights during the day. Anybody figured out a way around this limitation?

09-03-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
eaglesight333 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern, IL Posts: 151 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Using head lights during the day never heard about it not being safe to have headlights on during day. That sounds crazy. To answer your question. To the left of the steering wheel should be the intensity control. Just roll it all the way up, and it will over ride the nighttime mode

09-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
Bobsprius BobPrius Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo Posts: 440 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 9 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Using head lights during the day Sure thing. Your lights are AUTO OFF just in case you did not know that. On the left lower part of your dash is a roller switch that controls the intensity of the dash lights when the headlamps or parking lamps are lit. Roll it to the very top (Detent positon) in other words full up position. Your dash lights and Nav will be an normal full brightness.... When you turn off the car, the headlamps will go out in 30 seconds as set as a default.

09-03-2009, 07:28 PM	#9
JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenwood MS USA Posts: 380 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Using head lights during the day U.S. Department of Transportation / Search Finds 24 references to Dashboard dimmer switch at dot.gov, I am not as good finding Dutch government regulations. So far as I know, our Department Of Transportation does not let any US citizen adjust the height of the headlight beam while driving. (we are allowed High and Low beams, on a stalk, but they are not manually adjustable) Last edited by JimboPalmer; 09-03-2009 at 07:30 PM.

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hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,733 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 154 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 63	In some countries, like Canada for example, DRLs (daytime running lights) are mandatory. I know from experience they make a big difference to the visibility of motorcycles, and to cars. I can't imagine why anyone would think they're more dangerous.