Parking lights?

vtm3 · 07-03-2008, 07:46 PM

My parking lights do not seem to be functioning properly. From page 76 in the manual positions 0,2 and 3 should have the parking lights off. Position 0 they are off, however in position 2 and 3 they remain on with the anoying warning light. I have attempted to find anything in the manual to address it, but nothing seems to apply. Anybody having a similar problem or have any ideas? Trying to avoid a needless treck to the dealership!

skierman64 · 07-03-2008, 10:51 PM

The annoying warning light is telling you that any of the external lights are on (except DRLs) The parking lights stay on in position 1 and 2, just like any other car sold in the US. The lights are also on in position 3 when the sensor detects it to be dark enough to warrant the lights being on. The only difference between position 1 and 2 should be the addition of the headlights turning on. All other exterior lights remain illuminated.

Sounds like your car is working properly.

BTW, in my manual it's described on page 99.

vtm3 · 07-04-2008, 04:03 AM

Thanks for the info!

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vtm3 Private First Class 13 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 08 aw/cf m3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richmond iTrader: (0)	Parking lights? My parking lights do not seem to be functioning properly. From page 76 in the manual positions 0,2 and 3 should have the parking lights off. Position 0 they are off, however in position 2 and 3 they remain on with the anoying warning light. I have attempted to find anything in the manual to address it, but nothing seems to apply. Anybody having a similar problem or have any ideas? Trying to avoid a needless treck to the dealership!
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vtm3 Private First Class 13 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 08 aw/cf m3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richmond iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info!
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