Running Lamps

These are the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) symbols. One of these lights will be on in green with small dots or lines radiating out from an oval shape intended to represent a lamp whenever the running lamps are switched on. A DRL system is required on all vehicles sold new in Canada. The system causes the low-beam headlamps to be turned on when the car is being operated in daylight. So, why are they green?

In some European models, the text symbol DRL is shown when the running lights are in use. They are active when the light switch is off and the ignition is on. The green color is meant only to show that the lights are on and working.

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