
xrv lighting usage tutorial is as follows: 1. After entering the vehicle, you can see the light lever on the left side of the steering wheel controls. 2. The "0FF" position is the off position for vehicle lights. 3. Rotating the knob to the middle position activates the parking lights. 4. Adjusting the left knob to the position shown in the diagram below activates the low beam headlights. 5. The vehicle's fog lights are adjusted using the middle knob position. 6. Pushing the light lever up or down activates the turn signals, with right turn on top and left turn at the bottom. 7. Pushing the light lever forward activates the high beam position, while pulling it back activates a single high beam flash.

The lighting controls on the XRV are quite intuitive, with a stalk located on the left side of the steering wheel. Rotate the outermost knob: turn to AUTO for automatic headlights that activate when dark; one click to the right turns on the parking lights, and another click activates the low beams. For high beams, push the entire stalk forward, and pull it back temporarily for the high beam flash. The fog lights require the low beams to be on first, then press the fog light button in the center of the stalk. I usually keep it in auto mode for daily commutes, but remember to manually turn on fog lights in rainy weather for better visibility. Remember to signal turns in advance - push the stalk up for right turns and down for left turns. There's also a high-mounted stop light at the rear that flashes rapidly during hard braking to alert following vehicles. New owners should practice light switching in an underground garage, as nighttime driving safety comes first.

As a veteran XRV owner with ten years of driving experience, proper and timely use of lights is crucial. Before starting, always check if all lights are functioning, especially turning on front and rear fog lights during rainy or foggy conditions. The control lever has three positions: lights off, parking lights, and low beams. Rotating to AUTO is the most convenient, sufficient for urban night driving. However, on national highways, manually switch to high beams, but always switch back to low beams when meeting oncoming vehicles to avoid dazzling other drivers. A light tap on the turn signal lever flashes three times and turns off automatically, ideal for lane changes; a firm push to the detent is suitable for turns. The hazard light button is located above the air conditioning panel—press it immediately during emergency stops. The linked rearview mirror heating and fog lights are practical, quickly defogging the rear window when fog affects visibility.

I remember when I first got my XRV, I specifically studied the lights in the garage. The knob at the end of the control lever adjusts the headlight modes: the far left turns them off, the middle is for parking lights, and the right is for low beams. The wheel at the top adjusts the brightness of the dashboard. To turn on the high beams, push the control lever forward; releasing it flashes the lights as a warning. The fog lights require the headlights to be on first, then press the rectangular button in the middle of the control lever. The dashboard has icons for light status: green for parking lights and blue as a high beam reminder. Once, I forgot to turn off the lights and drained the battery, so now I make it a habit to check the lights before turning off the engine. Actually, page 56 of the manual has diagrams of the lights, which are clearer than my explanation.


