Rear fog lights?!

[eolith]

I'm adding it to my list. I'm a strong believer in that light system and will investigate! Can't promise a speedy reply... changing jobs, going on vacation, etc

 

[eflyguy]

As stated, it's a EU thing - you see those idiots driving around in Volvos and such with them on, ignorant of the fact that most drivers here have no clue what they are and think it's a brake light.

In the EU, it is illegal to use them EXCEPT when visibility is reduced due to fog or heavy rain.

 

[eolith]

I believe it's illegal here, too (except in fog), but most cops don't know or don't care.

 

[Onno P]

In Europe, officially, it is only allowed to use them below 50 meter visibility. That’s 150 feet.
But ofcourse most idiots have them on if only little fog is present too, blinding others...
If used correctly it adds a lot of safety to driving in dense fog. Triples the distance at which you can see/follow the car in front.

 

[Samanosaurus]

Now that's interesting, I thought CA got all the features. Wonder if this is just a Korean spec feature only? Any other owners from other regions?

Answering your question about other countries, my Australian Stinger GT doesn't have front nor rear fog lamps. It also lacks engine remote start.

 

[CrashCade]

Did anyone pursue this?

 

[smillie]

Answering your question about other countries, my Australian Stinger GT doesn't have front nor rear fog lamps. It also lacks engine remote start.

Just picked up a new Stinger this month in NZ and it has remote engine start, presume new Australian models will also have it now.

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

I want the rear fogs - it's one of the features I'm already missing from my Saab, and and missing out on by not having gone with an S4 or M340i.

Could anyone with a refreshed Stinger in the EU share info on the rear fogs? Could anyone shed some light on how to enable them and where to source the parts to add them to the US model? Other than driving in whiteout snow conditions and fog or torrential downpours, I used them to deal with tailgaters to make them think I'm brake checking them.

 

[CrashCade]

I want the rear fogs - it's one of the features I'm already missing from my Saab, and and missing out on by not having gone with an S4 or M340i.

Could anyone with a refreshed Stinger in the EU share info on the rear fogs? Could anyone shed some light on how to enable them and where to source the parts to add them to the US model? Other than driving in whiteout snow conditions and fog or torrential downpours, I used them to deal with tailgaters to make them think I'm brake checking them.

Here in Idaho we get some of the nastiest fog that visibility drops to about 25 yards if that, plus the blizzards. But I would love to add these!

 

[ShannonC]

Just picked up a new Stinger this month in NZ and it has remote engine start, presume new Australian models will also have it now.

Yes it's now standard.

 

[Jasem]

In middle east countries, we have rear fog lights in all newer cars as they became mandatory in new cars for the past 5 ~ 6 years.

What I have noticed in my Stinger (face lift model) is that:

- Fog light switch is spring loaded "it will return back to OFF position once you release it", which is different than what is illustrated in the video at the first post.
- Fog lights can be turned ON at "Auto/Low Beam" positions. They do not work in Dim light position.
- Once headlights are turned OFF "by shutting the car off, or, switching between Auto--> Dim --> Lowe Beam", Fog lights will turn OFF.

So, you can't keep rear fog lights ON all the time, as you have to flip the switch each time the headlights are turned ON.

 

[robz32]

How does the rear fog lights works and looks with the redesigned tail lights?

 

[CrashCade]

In middle east countries, we have rear fog lights in all newer cars as they became mandatory in new cars for the past 5 ~ 6 years.

What I have noticed in my Stinger (face lift model) is that:

- Fog light switch is spring loaded "it will return back to OFF position once you release it", which is different than what is illustrated in the video at the first post.
- Fog lights can be turned ON at "Auto/Low Beam" positions. They do not work in Dim light position.
- Once headlights are turned OFF "by shutting the car off, or, switching between Auto--> Dim --> Lowe Beam", Fog lights will turn OFF.

So, you can't keep rear fog lights ON all the time, as you have to flip the switch each time the headlights are turned ON.

So do you have a physically different rear light on the ‘22 and is your light control switch different?

 

[Jasem]

How does the rear fog lights works and looks with the redesigned tail lights?

Here is a pic of my car with them ON. They are to bright.

 

[Jasem]

So do you have a physically different rear light on the ‘22 and is your light control switch different?

Light control stack has the switch, and here how it works.

Rear lights themself are generally the same, with exception that we got clear turning signals with 10 small rectangular LEDs.

 

[Samanosaurus]

Just saw (at the end of the attached Utube video) that the Stinger has rear fog lights?! Can someone post a pic of the rear fogs? I have not seen anything about this feature anywhere on the internet.

Interesting video, but fog lights are not available in Aussie models so far

 

[RogueIV]

Rear fogs seem kinda silly, just turn on the tail lights, no need for a separate light.

Also, in a good chunk of the states it is law that you should have your lights on during rain/snow anyway.

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

Rear fogs seem kinda silly, just turn on the tail lights, no need for a separate light.

Also, in a good chunk of the states it is law that you should have your lights on during rain/snow anyway.

A huge chunk of the EU disagree and require them like law, just like our idiotic third brake light requirement since pre-1986 vehicles had perfectly functional brake lights, and those stupid airbags are useless since all cars come with perfectly functional seat belts, since seat belts already were massively effective in saving lives. Oh and ABS? Pre-ABS, people were perfectly capable of pumping the brakes to maintain control of the vehicle, and don't get me started with things like RADAR-based collision avoidance, lane keep assist, and rear view camera nonsense. All those features are totally pointless. In fact, I think you should ditch the Stinger and buy a 1984 Yugo GV instead. /s

Seriously though, it's an incredibly useful feature since the fog lights are traditionally dim, to distinguish them from brake lights. There have been times on the freeway in heavy fog and whiteout snow conditions I haven't seen vehicles until up close, but the euro-sourced cars whose drivers understood they had rear fogs and turned them on have been clearly visible from significantly further away (Volvo, Porsche).

 

[RogueIV]

A huge chunk of the EU disagree and require them like law, just like our idiotic third brake light requirement since pre-1986 vehicles had perfectly functional brake lights, and those stupid airbags are useless since all cars come with perfectly functional seat belts, since seat belts already were massively effective in saving lives. Oh and ABS? Pre-ABS, people were perfectly capable of pumping the brakes to maintain control of the vehicle, and don't get me started with things like RADAR-based collision avoidance, lane keep assist, and rear view camera nonsense. All those features are totally pointless. In fact, I think you should ditch the Stinger and buy a 1984 Yugo GV instead. /s

Seriously though, it's an incredibly useful feature since the fog lights are traditionally dim, to distinguish them from brake lights. There have been times on the freeway in heavy fog and whiteout snow conditions I haven't seen vehicles until up close, but the euro-sourced cars whose drivers understood they had rear fogs and turned them on have been clearly visible from significantly further away (Volvo, Porsche).

The tailights are dim too when the parking lights or headlights are on, that's my point. I've never had an issue seeing a car ahead if they had their lights on, and personally I wish the tails came on with the DRLs especially for those idiots out there that forget to turn on their lights in inclimate weather or night time.

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

Be glad you haven't been in those driving conditions, then. That you have never experienced those conditions doesn't make rear fogs useless or pointless.