Why does the 14th-generation Sylphy have lights on during the day?
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14th-generation Sylphy has lights on during the day because it is equipped with daytime running lights (DRLs). Here are the details about DRLs: 1. Energy-saving effect of DRLs: Daytime running lights are primarily designed for daytime driving illumination. Unlike regular low-beam headlights, they consume only 15% of the energy of conventional low beams. When LED technology is used for DRLs, the energy-saving effect becomes even more pronounced, with energy consumption reduced to just 10% of regular low beams. 2. Operation of DRLs: When the engine starts, the daytime running lights automatically turn on and gradually increase in brightness to attract the attention of other motor vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrians on the road. When night falls and the driver manually turns on the low-beam headlights, the daytime running lights automatically turn off.
I drive the 14th-generation Sylphy every day to pick up and drop off my kids, and I particularly noticed its automatic daytime lighting feature. This is actually the daytime running light (DRL), which has long been mandatory for new cars in Europe. During strong daylight, dark-colored cars can easily blend into the background, so turning on these lights helps other drivers notice you more quickly. The other day during heavy rain when I was crossing an intersection, an oncoming car spotted me in advance thanks to the DRLs. The Sylphy uses LED light sources, which are extremely energy-efficient and durable, so keeping them on during the day doesn’t consume much power. Nowadays, many domestic cars come equipped with this feature—safety always comes first, especially for those of us frequently driving in urban areas where electric scooters dart around intersections. A little extra warning never hurts.
