Dash lights

[sciteacher]

A quick query.  Should the dials (speedometer and rev counter0 be illuminated without the headlights being on?  I ask because mine are not, which is irritating when going through short tunnels, when I don't need headlights.  If they are supposed to be on, are the bulbs easy to change?

[OMG]

Mine come when you turn the lights on.

[rnamman]

A quick query.  Should the dials (speedometer and rev counter0 be illuminated without the headlights being on?  I ask because mine are not, which is irritating when going through short tunnels, when I don't need headlights.  If they are supposed to be on, are the bulbs easy to change?

No, the dash lights don't come on until the lights are switched on. I asked the same question soon after I bought a new Multispace in 2014 because the dash lights didn't come on. 
I find it irritating because he speedo / rev section is deeply recessed and too dark to read on a bright sunny day, especially where you need to keep an eye on your speed. 
I previously had a succession of Volvo estates and they were on all the time.

[Sol]

They are dark, for that reason I leave my sidelights on at all times. They go off with the ignition.

[sciteacher]

Thanks everyone.  Oh well....

[Multispacer]

I've not tried one myself but you could always try fitting one of the cheap OBD2 head up display units that projects speed/rpm etc onto the windscreen?