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Title: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 29, 2009, 09:55:16 AM
anyone know how let dashboard show headlight indicator when the headlight is on?  I mean the normal low beam.  Find it is very ******** it only shows the position lights and high beam.

mine is cvt version so it comes with auto headlight.  once i accidently switched to position lights only and drove at night.  only realised headlight not on when entering car park.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: jonpaul0104 on June 29, 2009, 11:12:28 AM
just leave in auto mode and u dun need to worry whether got on or not....

for me i leave it in auto mode and just off engine....

so far 4yrs and nothing wrong....never change bulbs before...
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 29, 2009, 11:34:00 AM
why i'm asking this question is because if you see the dashboard carefully, there are some indicators symbols not used. i believe there is already a headlight symbol there but not enabled. so i'm wondering if anyone able to make the headlight indicator works.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: ahhoy on June 29, 2009, 01:37:45 PM
why i'm asking this question is because if you see the dashboard carefully, there are some indicators symbols not used. i believe there is already a headlight symbol there but not enabled. so i'm wondering if anyone able to make the headlight indicator works.

Mine have a green indicator lightup when headlight is on.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: jonpaul0104 on June 29, 2009, 02:25:27 PM
yup as long as pole lights or headlights on the indicator will be on....so still not sure wat TS means?
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 29, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
yup as long as pole lights or headlights on the indicator will be on....so still not sure wat TS means?


The pole light indicator will be on regardless your headlight on or off.  So by looking the pole light indicator, you won't know whether your headlight is on or not, unless you check your headlight switch position.

I hope my question is clear.  I'm looking for an indicator on the dashboard to show whether the headlight is on or off.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: jonpaul0104 on June 29, 2009, 04:50:45 PM
oic now i understand... :smile:

just leave it in auto mode...and u dun have to worry whether u got on headlight or not...
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: limck007 on June 29, 2009, 08:12:51 PM
oic now i understand... :smile:

just leave it in auto mode...and u dun have to worry whether u got on headlight or not...

yup yup this is wat i do... but this method.. u save ur "brain power" but shorten ur bulb life span
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: gh05tss on June 29, 2009, 08:34:24 PM
yup yup this is wat i do... but this method.. u save ur "brain power" but shorten ur bulb life span

Why will shorten the bulbs lifespan? Cos I also leave it at Auto for the past 18mths... :devil2:
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: jonpaul0104 on June 30, 2009, 07:29:13 AM
yup yup this is wat i do... but this method.. u save ur "brain power" but shorten ur bulb life span

i have left it this way for the past 4yrs and I have not changed any polelights or headlights.. :smile:
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 30, 2009, 09:01:53 AM
How about other brands like toyota, honda?  do they have this headlight indicator?

What I conclude is that the nissan engineers think once we switch on headlight, the driver should see the light on the road already.  But the fact is Singapore road at night is so bright and latio's headlight so weak.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: Ying on June 30, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
can look at reflections from car in front, singapore got so many traffic light for you to stop and check.

Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: Silver on June 30, 2009, 10:31:12 AM
there is indicator on the headlight and turn signal switch
just make sure that it is turned all the way forward
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rayace168 on June 30, 2009, 10:58:41 AM
Always switch off after parking and switch on by turning 1 click.
Sure on when dark.

ultimately, always practice good habit and dun get lazy.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 30, 2009, 11:20:30 AM
Just imagine you drive for half an hour on high way and only realise your headlight is not on when almost reaching destination.

I always switch to off position after parking, and switch to auto in MSCP after starting engine. I have no problem with that. The problem is you can accidently switch to pole lights only. If you notice it is very hard to look down to check the signal switch below the steering wheels especially the car is moving. Therefore a simple headlight indicator will let you know whether the headlight is on.

If anyone try to check the physical signal switch position during moving, you will know how hard it is because the switch can be blocked by the steering wheel.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: Silver on June 30, 2009, 11:32:26 AM
we were all taught to check/adjust seat position, mirrors and instrumentation before moving off

better to ensure that the switch for the headlight is turned all the way forward before moving off than looking for headlight indicator when driving

as always, better to keep eyes on the road and on the traffic situation
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rongshu on June 30, 2009, 11:43:12 AM
For CVT model, there are 4 position on the switch Off, Auto, Pole lights, Headlight. I only use Off and Auto.  But sometimes it could be accidently switched to Pole light position and I didn't notice it.  From the dashboard, I have no way to know the headlight is off although the pole light indicator is on.

For 4AT model without Auto headlight, it is straight forward turn the switch all the way down to turn on the headlight.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rayace168 on June 30, 2009, 02:41:03 PM
For CVT model, there are 4 position on the switch Off, Auto, Pole lights, Headlight. I only use Off and Auto.  But sometimes it could be accidently switched to Pole light position and I didn't notice it.  From the dashboard, I have no way to know the headlight is off although the pole light indicator is on.

For 4AT model without Auto headlight, it is straight forward turn the switch all the way down to turn on the headlight.

Then dun use Auto switch if u think 4AT method works better for u.
U still can do it like 4AT and like what u said "straight forward turn the switch all the way down to turn on the headlight."

U just need to cultivate this habit.
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: LaChio on July 01, 2009, 01:03:41 AM
Haiz.... so simple. If you want to be sure and you don't want to (or difficult to) check the switch position while driving, then switch off headlights completely and switch on again with just one click forward lor. Tiok bo?
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rayace168 on July 01, 2009, 01:29:03 AM
Haiz.... so simple. If you want to be sure and you don't want to (or difficult to) check the switch position while driving, then switch off headlights completely and switch on again with just one click forward lor. Tiok bo?

tio la bro  :D
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: pizzaboy on July 01, 2009, 09:29:18 AM
latio headlite weak?
Depends on wat kinda bubs u r usin lah if its those stanley brand lightin is quite normal but if u r usin brands like Osram nite breaker or Phillips Diamond Vision i tink u can definetly see ur headlight beam throw ahead of u...
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: Ying on July 01, 2009, 09:42:26 AM
Haiz.... so simple. If you want to be sure and you don't want to (or difficult to) check the switch position while driving, then switch off headlights completely and switch on again with just one click forward lor. Tiok bo?

but you can't be sure if one of your headlight not functioning even the indicator is ON. saw a few latio with one brake light or headlight on the road, it give a negative impression latio quality. When waiting in traffic light, check the reflection of your headlight and look at side mirror to check your brake light take less then 5 sec without moving a finger.   
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rayace168 on July 01, 2009, 09:46:45 AM
but you can't be sure if one of your headlight not functioning even the indicator is ON. saw a few latio with one brake light or headlight on the road, it give a negative impression latio quality. When waiting in traffic light, check the reflection of your headlight and look at side mirror to check your brake light take less then 5 sec without moving a finger.   

other makes also the same lah.
also does not indicate if the headlight is blown.
what negative impression?
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: LaChio on July 01, 2009, 07:40:17 PM
saw a few latio with one brake light or headlight on the road, it give a negative impression latio quality........
Aiyo, no car is perfect lah. Every car also sure got some compliants one. For example my Latio, ....... interior too spacious lar..... engine too quiet lar..... Haiz..! :nonod:
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: rayace168 on July 02, 2009, 01:21:43 AM
Aiyo, no car is perfect lah. Every car also sure got some compliants one. For example my Latio, ....... interior too spacious lar..... engine too quiet lar..... Haiz..! :nonod:

lol!! Lau eh, u so cute. my complaint is acceleration too smooth leh, blame the CVT.
The alcantara seat too velvet feel, sunny day cool too fast liao. :bleh:
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: burnolise on July 02, 2009, 11:37:51 AM
lol!! Lau eh, u so cute. my complaint is acceleration too smooth leh, blame the CVT.
The alcantara seat too velvet feel, sunny day cool too fast liao. :bleh:

Ermm.....are we talking about compains or compliments? All start with C.....my only complaint is tat it is too fuel efficient.... :bleh: :bleh:
Title: Re: Headlight indicator on dashboard
Post by: LaChio on July 02, 2009, 03:15:11 PM
lol!! Lau eh, u so cute. my complaint is acceleration too smooth leh, blame the CVT.
The alcantara seat too velvet feel, sunny day cool too fast liao. :bleh:


Pui kia,....:yumseng: