No there not, there technically a "driving light" fog light has different bulb, not a normal type globe, usually yellow in color. Had same argument with a copper as I always have the lamps and parkers on during the day. Apparently it's illegal to drive with fog lights on during the day. I said there not fog lights and showed him the manual as they describe them as driving lights aswell, and stated there exactly the same bulb as your headlight, therefore it's not a fog lamp. Still fined me $60 because of my green parkers.
No they're not, they are specifically a fog light. That is if you're talking about the low wide lights in the front bumpers of SV6 and SS.
A driving light is an 'additional' high beam light. They must only be able to come on with high beams. Holden sell a genuine driving light kit which would explain the reference in your manual. They can be installed anywhere (some conditions) as long as the centres are 600mm apart. They are used for extra or better distance lighting and can only be white.
A fog light is for use in weather conditions causing reduced visibility. They can be activated in addition to any other light. For your SV6 they will only activate if at least the parkers are on. Fog lights shine a wide low beam and can not be more than 400mm from the outer edge of the vehicle and can be white or yellow. They are designed to pick up the edge (Fog) lines when visibility is poor. They are no good over long distance or for seeing wildlife unless you're going very slow (because if you are going more than about 40km/h anything you see approaching in the fog light beam will be in your path before you can react / stop.)
It is an offence to use fog lights in normal weather or light conditions. Anyone who has them on for 'additional vision' who drives over 40km/h is kidding themselves and clearly has them on for some other self centered purpose.
Hope this helps.
