Pears / Lamps spare, fuel consumption .... is actually not a real topic.
I'd just turn on the dipped light.
Today in 2013/14 the technology has changed positively.
On 2014 it is mandatory in Switzerland and I am also one of the ones who forgets this again and again on the day.
Has anyone ever thought about how to do this in the simple way?
Wire the starter over the light switch. (new immobiliser)