
The stop lamp shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and may be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. You should ensure that the equipment vendor is reputable and that all equipment has a DOT or appropriate SAE stamp on it (or if not marked, keep the box that it comes in which says it is "DOT approved") and under no circumstances use equipment that is for "off-road or show only."įor clear taillight lenses to be legal, they must consist of the following components:Īll motor vehicles are required to have functioning stop lamp(s), as applicable to the number of stop lamp(s) equipped on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was originally manufactured.Ī stop lamp must emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber.Ī stop lamp must be visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight. DOT does not test equipment unless they act against those who don't meet standards.

Everything that complies with those standards is "legal."Įquipment manufacturers have to self-certify that they meet these standards. The CFR will refer you to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) #J578, which will refer to several other SAE standards. The federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. The current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. Unless specifically prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply with: Vehicle lighting equipment is covered in Chapter 547 of the Texas Transportation Code, Subchapter D. (Currently, there are NO DOT approved "Red" bulbs.) Vehicles that are equipped with aftermarket lenses which are clear and lighted by a red bulb will be rejected. Vehicles that are equipped from the manufacturer with approved lenses which are clear and lighted by red L.E.D.Currently, there are NO DOT approved "Red" bulbs. You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping -Light pressed down.The bulb must have a "DOT" or appropriate SAE stamp on it. Select a language from the list with + and - Light.In Language you choose the language of your Suunto Core user interface (English, German, French or Spanish). When any button has been selected, the backlight is activated every time you push a button. The backlight will then be activated until you exit Menu. If you want to see the backlight when you are in the Menu, you need to activate it in the Time, Alti & Baro or Compass mode before entering the Menu. The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. When light button has been selected, you can activate the backlight with - Light. Switch the backlight between light button and any button with + and - Light.To set the backlight to normal or night use: In Backlight you switch between two different light features: any button and light button. Switch the tone guides on or off with + and - Light.The device switches between the altimeter and Barometer profile when you are using the automatic profile.

You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs.In tone guide you turn the tone guides on or off. Switch the button tone on or off with + and - Light.A button tone is emitted every time a button is pressed, confirming an action. In Button tone you turn the button tone on or off. Enter Menu by keeping Mode pressed in the Time, Alti & Baro or Compass mode.language: English, French, Spanish, German.In General you set the general settings, including:
