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Old 07-12-2011, 01:33 PM
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Default 2009 GTS - parking lights as DRL's?

Guys, my '09 GTS is the post facelift model with the LED front parking lights below the headlights, in the "grille". At least I believe they're LED....

Anyway, I know the dealer can do some crazy stuff with programming. Can they program these parking lights to always be on when the ignition is on, so they can be DRL's?

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Yes, the parking lights are LED's
Yes, they can be programmed to stay on w/ignition
No, the dealer is not required to program as this procedure can be done by you via the stalk-mounted bttons and dash display
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Originally Posted by Andy E.
Yes, the parking lights are LED's
Yes, they can be programmed to stay on w/ignition
No, the dealer is not required to program as this procedure can be done by you via the stalk-mounted bttons and dash display
I tried enabling the DRL's via the dash menus once, but all it turned on were the front side markers and a light in the lower tail lights. Has anybody else had a similar or different experience?
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Originally Posted by zweebach
I tried enabling the DRL's via the dash menus once, but all it turned on were the front side markers and a light in the lower tail lights. Has anybody else had a similar or different experience?
What year is your Cayenne?
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Originally Posted by Andy E.
What year is your Cayenne?
2009 GTS here too.
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My 2009 GTS is a US-spec car and when enabling the DRL's via the instrument cluster, the front LED markers below the headlights light-up.
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Okay, I tried it again this morning. Enabling DRL turns on the LED's, headlights, and the side markers, and a rear light.
I think last time I tried it, I did not have the engine running.
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I tried on my '09 GTS. No luck. Any step by step for dummies like me? Thanks....GR
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I tried on my '09 GTS. No luck. Any step by step for dummies like me? Thanks....GR
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Thanks. I will try tonight...GR
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Thanks Andy, will check it out tonight!
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my CDN spec does what you are talking about.
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Well, tried it, but it turned on the headlights too, which I don't want.
What's this someone said about doing it with the engine running?
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USA Owners manual for my Cayenne S: instructions on page 145


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