Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Freelander 2)

The DRL system is a low beam headlight with full brightness, constantly on during the journey. The DRL system is used in some markets; there are two system options available. For more information, see the chapter: Outdoor Lighting (417-01 Outdoor Lighting, Description and Operating Principle).

DRL system for the Canadian market

The DRL system for this market uses full-brightness low beam headlights. The front, rear and registration plate lights are also switched on, but the instrument panel lighting is not switched on. The DRL system is activated when the following parameters are met:

• The automatic transmission selector lever is not in the PARK position.
• The auxiliary electrical distribution box detects that power mode 6 (ignition on) is selected.
• The parking brake is not applied.

NOTE: When the lighting control module rotary switch is turned to the Headlights position, the DRL lamps turn off and the parking lamps and headlights operate normally.

NOTE: The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (if equipped) does not operate when the DRL system is active unless the lighting control module rotary switch is moved to the "Headlights" position.

NOTE: While the DRL system is operating, the high beam flashing function (using the left steering column multifunction switch) remains available.

NOTE: When the DRL system is active, the headlamp washer function does not operate unless the lighting control module rotary switch is turned to the "Headlamps" position.

Permanent switching on of the high beam headlights using the left multifunction switch on the steering column is no longer possible. When the selector lever is set to the PARK position on vehicles with an automatic transmission, the DRL system is turned off. This is done to reduce the discharge of the battery during prolonged idling of the engine in cold climates. When the selector lever is moved to another position from the PARK position, normal operation of the DRL system is resumed.

When the parking brake is applied, the DRL system is turned off to reduce battery drain.

DRL system for Denmark, Holland, Norway, Sweden and Poland

NOTE: DRL for Poland is present on cars from 2008 MY.

The DRL system for these markets uses full-brightness low beam headlights. The front, rear and registration plate lights are also switched on, but the instrument cluster lighting is not switched on. The DRL system is activated when the following parameters are met:

• The auxiliary electrical distribution box detects that power mode 6 (ignition on) is selected.
• The rotary switch in the light switch module is set to the "Off" position.

NOTE: When the DRL system is operating, the high beam flashing function (using the left steering column multifunction switch) remains. Permanent high beam flashing using the left steering column multifunction switch is no longer possible.

NOTE: When the DRL system is active, the headlamp washer function does not operate unless the lighting control module rotary switch is turned to the "Headlamps" position.

When the lighting control module rotary switch is turned to the Parking Lights or Headlights position, the DRL lamps turn off and the parking lights and headlights operate normally.