Hi
I am about to buy the OSRAM DRL's that replace the fog lamps but i would really want to have lights running in the back
I thought buying extra lights but then i thought why to bother with that, it should be much easier to have the rear lights
on all the time when the ignition is on.
Maybe someone done it already or have an idea how to wire the rear light to act as DRL's?

On your 08 model it is possible for the dealer to reconfigure the lights to "Scandinavian mode". This keeps the headlights and tail lights on whenever the ignition is on, to comply with legislation in Sweden and neighbouring countries. However this would switch on your headlights as well as the new drls!
Out of interest, does anyone know whether the "Scandinavian" configuration is possible on recent cars with drls fitted? Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Turn them on..simples?

Its not rocket science, why does everyone want everything to be automatic, but a f***ing google car

Past master wrote:

On your 08 model it is possible for the dealer to reconfigure the lights to "Scandinavian mode". This keeps the headlights and tail lights on whenever the ignition is on, to comply with legislation in Sweden and neighbouring countries. However this would switch on your headlights as well as the new drls!
Out of interest, does anyone know whether the "Scandinavian" configuration is possible on recent cars with drls fitted?

POLICE?!!!!  Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

lol, yes!
And Yes, Scandinavian lights is a configurable option on MY13 onwards. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

taztastic wrote:

Turn them on..simples?

Its not rocket science, why does everyone want everything to be automatic, but a f***ing google car

Wow graet idea...NOT! if i will have DRL's in front and i will turn the lights on then the DRL's will be off.
I guess i can drill some holes in the dashboard to add some more manual switches

DRL's can be enabled to remain on with headlights or sidelight mode.
Mind you I just realised you have an 08 and talking aftermarket, sorry I'm referring factory DRL's/settings. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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DRL's can be enabled to remain on with headlights or sidelight mode.

Stuartc wrote:

Past master wrote:

On your 08 model it is possible for the dealer to reconfigure the lights to "Scandinavian mode". This keeps the headlights and tail lights on whenever the ignition is on, to comply with legislation in Sweden and neighbouring countries. However this would switch on your headlights as well as the new drls!
Out of interest, does anyone know whether the "Scandinavian" configuration is possible on recent cars with drls fitted?

MY13 to MY15 CCF there are numerous settings for lighting combinations, Police, Scandinavian, lights on with wipers, fog lights off whilst towing etc. I can't remember all the combinations off the top of my head.

EYorkshire wrote:

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DRL's can be enabled to remain on with headlights or sidelight mode.

Would that be at full brilliance Stuart, as turning sidelights on manually cuts the DRL brilliance on the 'round' ones (MY13).
I have a small wishlist done for someone to change the CF's at some point.

Has anyone sucessfully enabled the cars rear side lights to come on along with the front drls?

Basically I am looking at having the rear side lights come on with the front drls (when the lights are off) MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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A previous post stated that many options including this one can be configured in CCF. A search will find it. I've just asked the dealer to do the same on my new DS. Waiting to see if they succeed. I am wonderingif it's standard on some cars, as a lot of RRs seem to be running on DRLs and tail lights. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.