Headlights Auto On

[Teem]

Is there a hazard with the headlights coming on as soon as the keys
turned?,I worry in this colder than cold weather,is a big zap on the
battery.thanks.

 

[Robert Hancock]

They don't come on until the engine starts, and once the engine is started
the alternator will be charging, so it's not going to affect the battery..

 

[David & Caroline]

I wouldn't worry about it - the starter draws way way way more current than
the headlights will ever pull.

 

[Skid]

Do you mean the running lights? If so, the parking brake keeps them off,
until you release it.

 

[Bryan]

The auto-on headlights on my L200 also do not come on until I release the
parking brake. IOW, no DRLs or auto-on headlights until the brake is
released. Now, if you're one of those people who doesn't use the parking
brake, it's a different story.

 

[Teem]

Well,Thanks for the input,my point ,I guess,was it is extreme to have the
headlights come on away,this is new for me,so,I have to get used to
it.Thanks Again.