Daytime running lights on 2022 CX-5 can't be disabled?

[cz5gt]

I really like the look of the 22+ with DRLs off.

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sadly none of the CX5 uses those for DRL as they are not designed for it. even outside North America. In EU they have a small bulb (that is the DRL) next to the front blinker in the headlight assembly that lits plus these semi-halo rings. We are missing this bulb and the programming turns off the semi-Halo rings in default mode.

 

[N7turbo]

The default in the US uses both the main bulb and the LED accents simultaneously. That was true pre-2022 also; they just changed the visual design.

 

[dunhillmc]

The DRLs are dimmer than the normal headlights. Why would you not want the added visibility to others?

 

[ADS-B]

Mine is a 2020 edition and this is what I did: I pulled out the DRL relay from the relay box (under the hood, left hand side) and switched the turn signal stalker to the "position/parking" light. It's not auto but now your DRL are off and, as a safety bonus feature, you have tail lights on all the time!

 

[Moonlighter]

The DRLs are dimmer than the normal headlights. Why would you not want the added visibility to others?

Yes, prioritising “looks good” ahead of safety….

Some years ago this video clip was released by the metro in Melbourne Australia in response to people ignoring train level crossing stop signs… sound like we can add “turn your DRL’s off to look good to your mates” to the list

 

[MyFirstMazda]

Can someone point me to the sequence to turn running lights on or off? I can't find it. I turned mine off years ago and forgot how.

 

[N7turbo]

Post in thread 'Cannot use the front day lights?'

Sunday at 12:28 PM

Hi everyone !
I have my 2021 CX5 GTR , and noticed that once I turn the day lights on , when I run over 2-3 mph, front lights are turning automatically on.So there is not an option to use my day light during the day.Which make me think that LED wll be gone sooner than normal since it is non stop runnung.Have anyone experienced this and what do you recommend me ?

Try this.

• N7turbo

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Look folks, there is super simple way around this.......open relay box under hood, pull out the DRL relay put double sided tape on top of it, flip it over and stick it upside down where it was and put lid back on box. That way you know where it is. The stalk now controls all lighting. auto setting still works like normal or you move stalk to whatever setting you need. No burnt out bulbs and if daytime driving conditions warrant extra visibility then auto will handle it or you turn them on. Inspection people won't care because stalk works. unless in some hardass state that mandates or cares about DRLs being on everything.......