How to Turn Off the Daytime Running Lights on the New Lavida?
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The method to turn off the daytime running lights on the New Lavida is: 1. Open the lighting settings option; 2. Uncheck the box for daytime running lights. Taking the 2021 Lavida Comfort Edition as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4670mm, width 1806mm, height 1474mm, wheelbase 2688mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters. The 2021 Lavida Comfort Edition is equipped with a 1.4L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 110kW at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque between 1750 to 3000 rpm.
Oh, I've struggled with this daytime running light issue too! The Lavida's DRLs turn on by default when starting the car, and there's simply no physical button to turn them off. I specifically went to the 4S dealership to ask technicians, and they said this is a mandatory safety feature required by EU regulations. But I discovered a little trick: when the car is powered on but the engine isn't started, if you move the light control lever to the parking light position, the DRLs will temporarily turn off. However, they immediately come back on automatically as soon as the car moves. Want to turn them off completely? You'd have to modify parameters by reprogramming the car's computer, but this might affect the warranty. Actually, DRLs consume less than 10 watts of power - that's even more energy-efficient than charging a phone. Having them on during rainy or foggy weather does help reduce rear-end collision risks.
As a mechanic frequently working with German cars, I must remind you that the daytime running lights (DRLs) on the Lavida series cannot be manually turned off. Volkswagen's lighting logic is very strict: the DRLs automatically activate the moment the engine starts and delay turning off after shutdown to serve as farewell lighting. The only way to turn them off is by pulling the fuse, but doing so will cause the onboard computer to report a lighting fault code, which will definitely fail the annual inspection. Last time, I encountered an owner who cut the wires himself, resulting in the BCM module burning out and costing over 3,000 yuan in repairs. If you really want to turn them off, it's recommended to use a 5053 diagnostic cable to access the 09 Central Electrical System and modify the bit6 value of the 17th byte in the long coding—however, this operation requires professional equipment and skills.
