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      04-15-2012, 05:30 AM   #1
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Does anyone know if U.S. spec cars have the parking lamp feature? This is when you park the vehicle usually at the end of a row you can turn on your directional on either side and it will remain lit up steadily?
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Yes, they do.
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Any idea how to turn it on? I tried a few things but to no avail...
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If you want to turn on the left side, hold the signal indicator to the left and likewise for the right side.

But do it with ignition off.
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If you want to turn on the left side, hold the signal indicator to the left and likewise for the right side.

But do it with ignition off.
Exactly.

Verified this works on my 4/10 build US car last night, just for hoo-has.
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Does anyone know if U.S. spec cars have the parking lamp feature? This is when you park the vehicle usually at the end of a row you can turn on your directional on either side and it will remain lit up steadily?
may i ask what would you use this for?
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Narrow streets when parking at night. Lets passing drivers see the vehicle and its extremities much more clearly.
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may i ask what would you use this for?
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Narrow streets when parking at night. Lets passing drivers see the vehicle and its extremities much more clearly.
It's a European thing.
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It's a European thing.
Oh yes i remember now thank you.
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