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Leapmotor C10 headlights on in daylight: check the lighting mode

First identify whether you are seeing daytime running lights or the low-beam headlamps. They are different functions and do not necessarily switch together.

3 min readReviewed 27 October 2026

2025 manualC10 BEV infotainment / fitted equipmentAustralia · export specification

CHECK YOUR CARC10 BEV · Australia English documentation · June 2025 manual · export equipment only

Checked against the English BEV manual linked below. China-market reports identify the owner question; they do not establish an export defect, a recall or a guaranteed fix. Match the handbook and equipment in your car, and follow current on-screen instructions where software differs.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Check the current mode under Settings → Lighting. Select the automatic-light control if that is your intended mode and compare the actual lamps with the display. Persistent unexpected low-beam operation should be documented for the dealer.

The China-market owner report

A Chinese owner says the automatic headlamps remain lit on a sunny day. Replies speculate about sensors, but the thread provides no confirmed diagnosis; this guide does not repeat those guesses as a repair.

Before you start

Inspect the lamps while parked in a safe place. Do not switch lights off to test the system while driving, and use appropriate lighting whenever visibility or local rules require it.

What to check

1Identify the illuminated lightsWith the car stationary, distinguish the front daytime/position lights from the dipped headlamps. Note the indication on the car’s lighting screen.
2Check the selected operating modeOpen Settings → Lighting and look for the automatic-light button. Confirm you have not deliberately selected the headlamp-on control.
3Select your intended modeIf you want automatic operation, select its documented control. The handbook states that automatic lighting responds to the surroundings; it does not promise that every bright-looking scene produces identical behaviour.
4Capture persistent unexpected behaviourRecord ambient conditions, selected mode, actual lamps and any warning. Ask the dealer to investigate if the mismatch continues.

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Check the result

You should know which light function is active and which mode commands it. This check does not establish that a light sensor is faulty, and it does not justify covering or modifying a sensor.

Common questions

Are daytime running lights a fault in bright weather?+

No. Their purpose differs from the dipped headlamps; identify the lamps before troubleshooting.

Should I permanently turn automatic lights off?+

Choose lighting appropriate for visibility and local law. A persistent control problem needs service.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Operating steps are checked against manufacturer documentation; Chinese owner discussions are labelled as anecdotal reports. They identify questions, not the prevalence or cause of a fault. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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