Daytime headlight turns off while turn signal is on

It sounds logical - your turn signal would be much more visible during the day to oncoming traffic with the daytime running lights off.

Yes apparently this is normal, I also noticed it when stopped behind a larger vehicle. I don’t really like the feature and have seen it on several other makes and models waiting to turn left at intersections.

Exact same thing on my Rogue. It’s supposed to be like that.

Lots of vehicles are like that (right back to at least my 2010 dodge)
I don't really like the look of it but I get the function

And then there's the fear of being mesmerized by the Audi signals (or is it DRLs?) that "progressively" blink off across the width of the assembly. But hey, that's what the horn of the car behind one is for, right?

JazzyOne said:

And then there's the fear of being mesmerized by the Audi signals (or is it DRLs?) that "progressively" blink off across the width of the assembly. But hey, that's what the horn of the car behind one is for, right?

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Eyesight will let you know the car in front has moved

Yeah, I think this is normal. When you signal, either left or right, the DRL will turn off.

I've noticed this on a couple of other cars that I've seen on the highway as well, so it's not just a Subaru thing.

Leon Braginski said:

https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-modern-cars-turn-off-one-of-their-lights-when-1792394567

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I read this article when it came out and it really explains why there is a need. What i don't get is what dictates needing to turn the DRL off or not. It must be the proximity the turn signal is to the DRL bc on my 2018 WRX there is no switchback between the DRL and signal like the Ascent; the DRL stays on even when signaling even though they are in the same housing. My 2016 Miata doesn't switchback either but the signal and DRL are on different parts of the front end. Either way is fine with me.

Thanks everyone. I guess I've been Asleep At The Wheel (one of my favorite bands) and never noticed that on all cars before. LOL!

I understand why, but it drives me crazy that cars do this. I much prefer the uniform look of both lights on.

CDN-Ottawa said:

Lots of vehicles are like that (right back to at least my 2010 dodge)
I don't really like the look of it but I get the function

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Ugh... comparing the Ascent to a dodge?

I knew the turn signal acted this way but I still don’t like it. The turn signal is no less visible with the drl on than off.

Leon Braginski said:

https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-modern-cars-turn-off-one-of-their-lights-when-1792394567

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Good to know. But sad that Hyundai figures out how to keep their drl’s on but Subaru (and most others) haven’t. Interestingly and expensively enough it seems Audi simply uses the same light source for white and Amber on some cars now.

xydadx3 said:

Good to know. But sad that Hyundai figures out how to keep their drl’s on but Subaru (and most others) haven’t. Interestingly and expensively enough it seems Audi simply uses the same light source for white and Amber on some cars now.

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Audi has the right idea by using the same light source but just changing the color. Oh well. I still love the front end of the Ascent regardless

Hey does anyone know how I can find headlight assemblies that do this with my 04 Honda Accord? Not certain the correct terminology to use while looking for some of these.

It's a daytime running lamp and it turns off so that the turn signal is more visible .
probably a function of the car and changing the light won't help

Netminder1 said:

Thanks everyone. I guess I've been Asleep At The Wheel (one of my favorite bands) and never noticed that on all cars before. LOL!

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Maybe it's because so few people use their turn signals...