Lights on while parked

[Mo_86]

I've seen a few VW group cars including one mk3 leon with drls on while parked.
How is this enabled and does it not drain the battery?

 

[ViperSlider]

Put light switch on to sidelights. Yes it will drain the battery after a period of time.

 

[Mo_86]

Put light switch on to sidelights. Yes it will drain the battery after a period of time.

Is that it? It's quite common now and the drl's are dimmer than when the car is on.

 

[ViperSlider]

Is that it? It's quite common now and the drl's are dimmer than when the car is on.

Yes but I can't say that I've seen this myself on any VW group vehicle

 

[cairus]

Put light switch on to sidelights. Yes it will drain the battery after a period of time.

are you sure? I think he means the park light

 

[ViperSlider]

are you sure? I think he means the park light

Yes, parking light is 1 side light only, not DRLs.

 

[cairus]

Sure?

what I have in mind is the daytime running light which is also the parking light