[rhett71]

I've got a 2010 Giulietta and was wondering if there is a software upgrade that dims the DRL on the side when you indicate a turn? Like Audis etc do?

 

[cue2]

The proximity of the two functions on the Audi would legally require a stronger indicator bulb if the drl did not fade when it flashed. I'm not aware the Giulietta has the same issue.

 

[rhett71]

Thanks for the quick reply can you please explain that because I noticed even new land rovers do the same thing and their lamps are miles away from each other?

 

[cue2]

The functions need to be less than 100mm apart, indicator to position or drl lamp , or the next indicator bulb lumen level is required. It's only logical . Think of the mk5 Golf layout which was dodgy . But if its all led its easy to achieve .

 

[rhett71]

I may be misunderstanding what you have said but I don't understand why the closer the functions are together makes it less desirable? Did you mean more than 100mm apart?

 

[cue2]

I may be misunderstanding what you have said but I don't understand why the closer the functions are together makes it less desirable? Did you mean more than 100mm apart?

I did mean if there's another function within 100 mm it compromises the visibility of the indicator. The A5 indicator is just above the drl.

 

[rhett71]

Thanks for the explanation. On another note this is the first car I've had with DRL's and I find people pull out in front of me more often than ever before. Do you think this could explain increased motorcycle accidents since they also have had DRL's for a number of years now? I do know how to switch off the DRL's in the cars menu but wondered why I have the option if its a new EU requirement?

 

[PapaSmurf]

It's an EU requirement to have DRLs fitted but not to have them on.