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#33 of 244 Daytime Running Lights by retiredpilot Dec 18, 2006 (12:10 pm)
Daytime running lights are mandatory in Canada and as I suspect Hyundai are not making a specific "Canadian" version, a pulled fuse wouldn't surprise me. IMHP daytime running lights should be compulsory everywhere. GM got this one right.
#34 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [rcf8000] by solowalker Dec 18, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Dec 18, 2006 11:38 am) Daytime running lights should be mandatory only for people who drive whilst on their cell phones and looking at the Nav screen with a beer in the other hand and arguing with their kids who are watching a DVD in the back...   For sane drivers, they should be optional... Replies to this message: pelican19 (Dec 18, 2006 3:13 pm)
#35 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [solowalker] by pelican19 Dec 18, 2006 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: solowalker (Dec 18, 2006 12:45 pm) I really enjoyed your response. I am still laughing about it. I agree, this should be an option. To its defense, statistically DTR Lamps have shown to be beneficial during very specific hazardous driving conditions but if your not distracted by your environment ( Cell phones, NAV, the kids )and practice sensible driving habits you can avoid them from jump street.   Cheers
#36 of 244 Re: daytime running lights [rcf8000] by davesuv Dec 18, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Dec 18, 2006 11:38 am) No, the 2007 Santa Fe does not come with daytime running lights in the States. For a vehicle that otherwise excels in safety, this is the one area where Hyundai dropped the ball.   For instructive information on the safety offered by daytime running lights, see the IIHS site here.   In brief, they will cut multiple vehicle daytime crashes by about 6% (studies ranged from 3% to 11%). They reduce left hand turn related crashes by about 35%. They also reduce fatal crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists by 12%.   Apparently, there are retrofit kits that can be used to give you this feature. Alternately, you can just keep your headlights on all the time, but this costs over twice as much ($40 per year instead of $15). The DRL use reduced voltage to limit power requirements and extend bulb life. It would be great if a simple fuse addition, as you suggest, would give you this functionality.
#37 of 244 Daytime Running Lights by retiredpilot Dec 18, 2006 (5:31 pm)
Just a short note for solowalker To see is a blessing, to be seen helps prevent accidents. Thanks to davesuv. You saved me from looking up the statistics that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the value of daytime running lights.
#38 of 244 Re: Purchase of new Limited AWD 2007 Santa Fe [wannanewcar] by ppborceb Jan 20, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: wannanewcar (Dec 10, 2006 9:36 pm) You would have found out that $600 advertising fee is negotiable if you told them it was a 'deal breaker' as I did, and they caved.
#39 of 244 New Owner by roudy1 Jan 23, 2007 (10:58 pm)
Purchased a Santa Fe Limited today and after 300 miles, the trip indicator showed 22.1 mpg; I'll find out how accurate that is when I fill up in the morning.
#40 of 244 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns by pedro6 Jan 24, 2007 (6:08 am)
I now drive a 2007 top of line Santa Fe, however few thing that I find with this car that are unusual. Since the car has a sun roof, when you open the doors, the only interior light that turns on, is way in the back of the car, for some reason the map lights do not turn on when you open the doors, at night you can not see the cabin. The other thing is that my son complains that while he is watching a movie, the screen turns black any ideas?. Also the A/C, (3 times back to the dealer to be fix with only 2000 miles), while driving the ac stops cooling and only blows regular air, only once I turn the car off and on it would work again for a while. The last thing is a noise that the car makes after I drive away one block, I feel and hear a noise around the accelerator, like something arming??? Any tips? Replies to this message: 07xle (Jan 24, 2007 1:49 pm) pedro6 (Jan 24, 2007 5:08 pm) mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 1:54 pm) gizzer777 (Mar 05, 2007 2:27 pm) mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 4:46 pm) and 12 more...
#42 of 244 Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [pedro6] by 07xle Jan 24, 2007 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: pedro6 (Jan 24, 2007 6:08 am) I've got a tip.   Don't post the same message twice in two threads!!!!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: pedro6 (Jan 24, 2007 5:08 pm)

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