How to Turn Off the Civic's Daytime Running Lights?

[LawsonAnn]

The Civic's daytime running lights cannot be turned off. Daytime running lights are lamps installed at the front of the vehicle to make it more easily recognizable during daytime driving. They are not meant for illumination but serve as signal lights to alert others of an approaching vehicle. Additional information about daytime running lights: 1. Daytime running lights differ from regular low-beam headlights, as they are specifically designed for daytime driving illumination, consuming only 15% of the energy used by regular low-beam headlights. With LED technology, the energy-saving effect is further enhanced, reducing consumption to just 10% of regular low-beam headlights. 2. When the car engine starts, the daytime running lights automatically turn on and gradually increase in brightness to attract the attention of other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. At night, when the driver manually turns on the low-beam headlights, the daytime running lights automatically turn off. 3. The use of daytime running lights has played a positive and effective role in improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.

[OHarmony]

As a long-time Honda Civic owner, I completely understand why someone would want to turn off the daytime running lights (DRLs), especially when parked or in a garage to avoid disturbing others. On my 2019 Civic, the process is straightforward: first start the engine, then navigate to the settings menu on the center display, select vehicle settings, lighting, and choose the option to turn off DRLs. This procedure applies to most newer models, though there might be slight variations between different Civic model years - for example, older versions may require accessing similar settings through steering wheel controls. DRLs are designed for daytime safety, reducing left/right collision risks by about 30%, and are legally required in many regions, so they'll automatically reactivate upon next startup. Personally, I only disable them briefly when necessary, as prolonged deactivation may create safety hazards or violate traffic regulations. For older vehicles, consulting the manual or visiting a dealership is advisable.

[LeGenevieve]

From a safe driving perspective, I generally don't recommend casually turning off the Civic's daytime running lights (DRLs), as they significantly improve your visibility to other drivers and help prevent collisions. However, if you must disable them for purposes like car photography or avoiding nighttime disturbances to neighbors, the process is straightforward. On my Civic, after starting the engine, simply access the settings menu on the central display, locate the lighting controls section, and toggle off the DRL switch - this change only applies to the current driving session. Note that some older models may rely on parking brake position or specific button combinations (like pulling the lever twice or automatic shutoff in Park). I've briefly disabled them in parking lots to reduce unwanted attention, but always reactivate them while driving for safety. Warning: forcibly removing fuses or modifying wiring carries risks of short circuits or malfunctioning warning lights. For optimal safety, minimize DRL deactivation.

[AlyssaLynn]

I own a Honda Civic, and turning off the daytime running lights (DRL) is actually quite simple. It's as easy as muting your phone: after starting the car, open the central control screen, select settings, then go to the vehicle settings' lighting section, find the DRL option, and turn it off. My car resets to the default state every time it restarts, which doesn’t affect daily driving. If you're trying this on an older Civic model, try putting it in park and pulling the handbrake—the lights often turn off. When DRL is on, it shines brightly, increasing others' awareness of you and making the road safer. Occasionally turning it off is fine, but don’t make it permanent—regulations are strict.