How to Turn Off the Daytime Running Lights on the T-Roc?
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The daytime running lights (DRLs) on the T-Roc can only be turned off in the luxury version of the model. You can disable them through the lighting settings in the vehicle's settings menu. However, it is not recommended to turn off the DRLs as they enhance the vehicle's visibility and improve driving safety. The Volkswagen T-Roc is a compact SUV under FAW-Volkswagen, compliant with the China V emission standard. The 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, with the all-wheel drive model featuring a front-engine, all-wheel drive system and full-time all-wheel drive. The dimensions of the 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc are 4318mm in length, 1819mm in width, and 1582mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688mm.
The first time I drove the T-Roc, I noticed the daytime running lights were on, which felt a bit power-consuming but quite bright. I fumbled with the menu button on the steering wheel, entered the dashboard settings to find the vehicle options, where there was an external lighting control. Turning off the daytime running lights switch did the trick. However, it's on by default as a clever anti-collision measure, especially on cloudy or rainy days, making your car more visible to others early on. Keeping the lights on also enhances the appearance, giving it a trendy look. Later, I got used to it and never turned them off, which actually made things easier. During regular car washes, I also check the light covers to prevent dirt from affecting brightness. In short, the switch is simple—try the menu if you want to turn them off, but keeping them on is safer and more reassuring.
Turning off the T-Roc's daytime running lights isn't difficult - just access the vehicle settings. After starting the car (without opening doors), use the left steering wheel button to bring up the main menu, select Settings to enter vehicle information, locate External Lighting Management, and toggle Daytime Running Lights to OFF. However, note that regulations require these lights for safety enhancement - they may automatically reactivate upon restarting, especially affecting visibility recognition on highways. Keeping them on reduces accident rates by 10-20% and improves pedestrian awareness. Recommended only for garage testing purposes; maintain normal operation during daily driving. Regularly check battery levels to prevent potential issues.
