Why aren't headlights automatic?

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[bluetoy]

Why are people so stupid that they don't turn them on when it's dark outside. The first thing I do in my mustang after staring it at night is turn on the headlights. duh.

[Ponyryd]

Why are people so stupid that they don't turn them on when it's dark outside. The first thing I do in my mustang after staring it at night is turn on the headlights. duh.

Likely because your Mustang has a speedo cluster, not an electronic instrument panel cluster (IPC) which is always lit up weather the lights are on or not.....

[bluetoy]

Likely because your Mustang has a speedo cluster, not an electronic instrument panel cluster (IPC) which is always lit up weather the lights are on or not.....

I don't know. I try to drive by looking out the windshield instead of staring at my speedo cluster to see if it is dark out.

[Ponyryd]

I don't know. I try to drive by looking out the windshield instead of staring at my speedo cluster to see if it is dark out.

Ya sure, it if you check your speed, it should be pretty obvious your lights aren’t on......as well everything has daytime running lights, so if you’re behing someone you can see your lights and you may think they’re on.
It really drives me nuts though, I always flash drivers if their lights aren’t on, and over the years I must have done that to at least 50 cars, of those I’d say maybe 5 actually got the hint and put their lights on.

[RedSN]

I always flash drivers if their lights aren’t on, and over the years I must have done that to at least 50 cars, of those I’d say maybe 5 actually got the hint and put their lights on.

I turn my lights on/off at them.

A couple of weeks ago I did this, and the car pulled up to me at the next set of lights. The windows roll down and 3 teenagers started giving me attitude. “Why are you flashing your lights dude!?”. “Because you are driving around with your lights off.” They turn to the kid driving who sheepishly says: “oh, sorry”.

[mavrrrick]

I turn my lights on day or night.


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[fast Ed]

On almost all newer vehicles they are, but people won’t leave the switch in the auto setting!

[Redfire427]

On almost all newer vehicles they are, but people won’t leave the switch in the auto setting!

No, it's the bastards at the oil change service centres, auto dealerships, and park and fly attendants that think they are "saving your battery" by switching it to the off position during service. The only problem is, the bastards never turn the switch back on. Your display will be lit up, but unbeknownst to you, you have no headlights and taillights.

Carmen

[fast Ed]

Yes, that certainly happens too!