OEM Frunk-ish Lightbar Always On?

[furbyland]

I just noticed that the light bar is now on at all times. I noticed this from the display graphic of the truck showing the “beam” on. Never saw this till now that I recall. I don’t see any setting where this can be controlled like DRL type feature. I’d rather they not be on when it’s full sun/day light. Have I missed something? Did an software update just change the graphics status or ?

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[REM]

My brother in Christ, they are Daytime-Running-Lights ?

But no, I don't think we have the option yet to tune them. I think we will soonish.

 

[furbyland]

My brother in Christ, they are Daytime-Running-Lights ?

But no, I don't think we have the option yet to tune them. I think we will soonish.

i knew of the DRL purpose, but I'd not noticed the on-screen display actually showing their depiction of the actual beam of light. I'm pretty sure I'd not seen that prior, but who knows. I have had other vehicles where you had the option to run with them on or not. I realize some states require them, while others do not. I'd personally like the choice if asked. We will see if Tesal eventually allows or not. Thank you.

 

[Crissa]

I don't know any states in the US which require DRLs, but I believe Canada does.

Being able to disable it in nighttime precipitation has been pointed out as important: The headlight position minimizes reflection from precipitation but the frunk light does the opposite.

-Crissa

 

[furbyland]

I don't know any states in the US which require DRLs, but I believe Canada does.

Being able to disable it in nighttime precipitation has been pointed out as important: The headlight position minimizes reflection from precipitation but the frunk light does the opposite.

-Crissa

You’re right. No states currently require them outright (at least per a recent google search). But a handful require while windshield wipers are in use or during rain/limited visibility. The fed has not placed a requirement because they say insufficient evidence to support exists. Your point/example is one reason it would be reasonable to have a choice. Let’s hope Tesla eventually hears us.

 

[Crissa]

You’re right. No states currently require them outright (at least per a recent google search). But a handful require while windshield wipers are in use or during rain/limited visibility. The fed has not placed a requirement because they say insufficient evidence to support exists. Your point/example is one reason it would be reasonable to have a choice. Let’s hope Tesla eventually hears us.

Yeah, but illumination is DRLs or headlights, so turning off only one wouldn't collide with any laws requiring illumination during times of limited visibility.

I hope Tesla adds the option in snow mode.

-Crissa

 

[Gritted Cybe]

I'd like to be able to turn them off too during the day.

 

[BrockN]

Clearly the entire bar is addressable, based on the corners only on in camp mode, the sliding flash with locking, etc. There absolutely needs to be a toggle in the lighting settings that allows you to specify "off when headlights on". It's dangerous in absolute darkness with heavy wet snow or thick fog. It illuminates exactly the *opposite* to a good fog light and damn near killed me in heavy wet snow before Christmas. I carry a roll of duct tape now, in case I'm in the same predicament again.

It's not an issue UNTIL you hit, literally, the perfect storm. Then you'll be cursing.

 

[Gundo]

Couldn't agree more that at night in conditions of snow, fog and mist the frunk light bar needs to be either turned off or turned down. Couple weeks back, I had a 3 hour drive to northern Vermont in a night time snow storm and I was wishing for a way to dim that frunk light bar.

I also think it's pretty bright for oncoming traffic when dark out. Hard to appreciate until another CT approaches you

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