How to turn off the daytime running lights on the Q5?

[AlexanderLee]

Get into the driver's seat and use the left turn signal lever to indicate left. The wheelbase is 2731mm, and the fuel tank capacity is 50 liters. Then pull the high beam lever and hold the action. These are lights designed to make the vehicle more noticeable during daytime driving. Insert the key and turn it to power on, but do not start the engine. The dimensions of the Sagitar are 4753mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1462mm in height. Wait for 4 seconds, and you will hear a beep sound, indicating that the daytime running lights have been turned off. Daytime running lights are installed at the front of the vehicle for daytime visibility.

[AaliyahRose]

I've driven seven or eight different cars, and the daytime running lights (DRLs) aren't something you can casually turn off in every vehicle. I remember driving a Volkswagen once—it had a dedicated light knob on the left rear of the steering wheel, and you could turn it to the 0 position to switch them off. But the Toyota I rented last year didn't allow that; you had to turn the key to the ON position and quickly flick the high beam three times, at which point the dashboard would display a DRL OFF option. Nowadays, though, EU regulations are getting stricter, and most new cars come with mandatory DRLs that can't be turned off—they say it reduces daytime accident rates by 26%. If you really want to disable them, you'd have to visit a dealership to reprogram the system, but I've heard that might void the warranty, so it's best to check the manual before doing anything.

[Rosa]

As a modification enthusiast, I've studied DRL circuits. Most vehicles have a three-tier shutdown logic: the primary method is the steering wheel light stalk (e.g., Ford requires switching to parking light position when engine is off), the intermediate level is in the infotainment menu (like the third-layer light settings page in BMW iDrive), and the ultimate solution is directly pulling the DRL fuse. However, note that removing fuses in newer models may trigger fault codes. When I installed flowing light strips on my Civic last time, disconnecting the factory DRL caused the auto start-stop to malfunction, which was eventually resolved by adding a relay. If you're unsure, just spend 200 yuan to have a modification shop install an independent switch.

[LaGenesis]

Seriously, why turn off the daytime running lights? Last year, the traffic authority just released data showing that vehicles with daytime running lights had 19% fewer accidents nationwide. But I understand special cases, like when filming requires restoring an old car and the lights need to be turned off. I’ve seen film crew lighting technicians do this: for gasoline cars, pulling the handbrake automatically turns them off (except for Hondas), while electric vehicles require entering the driver-assistance menu to disable the high-beam-linked function. Some cars are even trickier—like Volvos, where you need to press the hazard lights five times to activate engineering mode and turn them off. Important note! Article 89 of this year’s new traffic regulations clearly states that illegally modified lighting will result in a 3-point deduction. Before modifying any wiring, it’s best to call 122 and check local policies.