Hi! My wife noticed a message on the dash when arriving home yesterday., saying "follow me home lights". I think this refers to the interior lights which turn on once the car ignition is turned off but we have never noticed the message before.

Any ideas or thoughts if this does refer to the interior lighting or what the message refers to.

All help appreciated.

Many thanks,



Andrew 2007 LR Freelander 2 GS - factory tints, LR mud flaps, 2013 facelift)
Problems/solutions include: rear diff pinion replaced, stearing rack and pump replaced, alternator earth cable replaced (plus new alternator as misdiagnosed), throttle body replaced, MAP sensor replaced, secondary earth cable...
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I thought it was the dipped beam headlights that come on when you unlock the car in the dark.

Hi! Thanks. Our low dipped beam doesn't come on when we leave the car. I presumed it required programming by the dealer but now wondering if it is possible through the menus.

Andrew 2007 LR Freelander 2 GS - factory tints, LR mud flaps, 2013 facelift)
Problems/solutions include: rear diff pinion replaced, stearing rack and pump replaced, alternator earth cable replaced (plus new alternator as misdiagnosed), throttle body replaced, MAP sensor replaced, secondary earth cable...
2002 MG TF 160 1.8i VVC - Gone
1998 MGF 1.8i VVC - Gone

From memory, when you stop and turn off the engine, pull the headlight flasher once and it will turn on the lights for a period of time and they will go out automatically, around 30 seconds or so.
I found it by accident when I pulled the stalk getting out.

exactly as Taz says - FL2 3.2 i6 - There is no Replacement for Displacement

If my wife ever sells my stuff for what I told her I paid for it, there will be some bargains out there!

Also press the light button on the key fob has the same result.

Thanks all for your help. All is much clearer now. Am just off to try it out.

Thanks again,


Andrew 2007 LR Freelander 2 GS - factory tints, LR mud flaps, 2013 facelift)
Problems/solutions include: rear diff pinion replaced, stearing rack and pump replaced, alternator earth cable replaced (plus new alternator as misdiagnosed), throttle body replaced, MAP sensor replaced, secondary earth cable...
2002 MG TF 160 1.8i VVC - Gone
1998 MGF 1.8i VVC - Gone

Don't try it in a layby, the results will startle you

My lights stay on when I switch the engine off, I don't have to do anything. A message comes up on the dash saying something about headlamp delay?

blimey never knew it could do that.

You can also toggle the lights on and off with the headlight button on fob when the car is locked. Handy when coming back to it in a car park at night etc. * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
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I think it's one of those things like the dipping mirrors that you can switch on and off via vehicle setup screen. Could be wrong though as I haven't tried it. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
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You are absolutely correct. It can be configured under the 'Autolamp Delay' menu. (MY13>) Foraging near Gaydon....
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