Europe Ask the dealer Halliwell Jones Chester UK Q&A Thread

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

OK what are the lights like then do you need aux lights or a light bar can you dim or turn off the cabin lights at night ?

I haven't seem anyone doing any night time driving yet, seeing the cars the other day with the lights on from a far they look very bright butt that's no real barometer without trying them in the evening. Let me speak to one of the drivers that did the Albania trip and see if he did any night time driving and I will let you know.

 

[CountyV8]

I haven't seem anyone doing any night time driving yet, seeing the cars the other day with the lights on from a far they look very bright butt that's no real barometer without trying them in the evening. Let me speak to one of the drivers that did the Albania trip and see if he did any night time driving and I will let you know.

thanks Steve can you ask him if the interior lights can be dimmed?

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

thanks Steve can you ask him if the interior lights can be dimmed?

Spoke to one of the drivers and he said the headlights are perfect and just like a modern car.
Spoke to one of the after-sales guys and the interior lights are dim-able, not an a roller switch but through the infotainment system.

 

[CountyV8]

Spoke to one of the drivers and he said the headlights are perfect and just like a modern car.
Spoke to one of the after-sales guys and the interior lights are dim-able, not an a roller switch but through the infotainment system.

Thanks Steve was hoping they could babe switched off entirely when out in the fields .
You forget we don't drive modern cars we drive a Land Rover powered by Lucas the prince of Darkness

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Thanks Steve was hoping they could babe switched off entirely when out in the fields .
You forget we don't drive modern cars we drive a Land Rover powered by Lucas the prince of Darkness

I doubt you'll be able to switch them off completely due to legislation.

 

[emax]

With 'EDIABAS ToolSet 32' you (i.e. someone who has it and knows how to use it) can probably reprogram the minimum setting.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Hey Steve, can you tell me what the 'durable seat covers' are made from?
Are they canvas?

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Hey Steve, can you tell me what the 'durable seat covers' are made from?
Are they canvas?

I don't think they're canvas but having felt them they're pretty thick and look long lasting.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

I don't think they're canvas but having felt them they're pretty thick and look long lasting.

Thanks for the quick reply mate

 

[CountyV8]

I doubt you'll be able to switch them off completely due to legislation.

Is there legislation to say I can't be in a field with no lights on ?

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Is there legislation to say I can't be in a field with no lights on ?

You can't switch your daytime running lights off so you'll always have some lighting on.

 

[bemax]

You can't switch your daytime running lights off so you'll always have some lighting on.

A friend wanted do be able to switch off the daytime lights at his defender TDI (refit Nolden LED). He had to sign in the workshop that they have told him that it is not allowed and he does so on his own risk.

 

[ECrider]

You can't switch your daytime running lights off so you'll always have some lighting on.

bugger, that's annoying. great idea for road driving but would want option to disable without having to pull a fuse

 

[Logsplitter]

You can't switch your daytime running lights off so you'll always have some lighting on.

Do the lights go off when in off-road mode. Wouldn’t necessarily want lights on if hunting at night

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Do the lights go off when in off-road mode. Wouldn’t necessarily want lights on if hunting at night

All parking sensors and stop start tech is turned off in off road but I don’t think the DRL’s will.

 

[Logsplitter]

All parking sensors and stop start tech is turned off in off road but I don’t think the DRL’s will.

 

[CountyV8]

You can't switch your daytime running lights off so you'll always have some lighting on.

Why not? who is in charge of the vehicle so if i want to drive around a field without glaring lights on I can't.

 

[DCPU]

Why not? who is in charge of the vehicle so iii ii want to drive around a field without glaring lights on I can't.

If the car won't do what you want it to, there's only one answer...

 

[emax]

Why not? who is in charge of the vehicle so iii ii want to drive around a field without glaring lights on I can't.

A simple switch somewhere will do.
Ask a car electrician to do it, it won't cost a fortune.

However: be prepared for the display to show warnings about lighting malfunctions.

That's btw not an Ineos decision. The EU, in its infinite wisdom, has issued such a regulation. And Brexit or not, this was likely adopted by the UK.

 

[CountyV8]

If the car won't do what you want it to, there's only one answer...

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