Beam Deflectors

[Excalpino]

I am planning a trip through France to Monte Carlo after my new Mk3 with Tech pack is delivered. Does anyone know if there is a way to alter the dipped beam for driving on the continent? Is there any known guide to the correct positioning of beam deflectors if this is the only option?

 

[Ckpearce91]

Apparently it does it automatically

 

[ma9mwah]

i dont think you need any

Adjusting the headlights
The light beam of the dipped beam lights is asymmetric: the side of the
road on which you are driving is lit more intensely.

When a car that is manufactured in a country that drives on the right travels
to a country that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is normally necessary to
cover part of the headlight bulbs with stickers or to change the adjustment
of the headlights to avoid dazzling other drivers.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain light values that must be complied
with for designated points of the light distribution. This is known as
“Tourist light”.

The light distribution that the halogen and full-LED headlights of the SEAT
Leon range have, allows the specific “tourist light” values to be met without
the need for stickers or changes in the settings.

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If you are planning a long stay in
a country that drives on the other side, you should take the vehicle to an
Authorised Technical Service to change the headlights.

 

[michpip]

Apparently it does it automatically

Where did it say that it does it automatically pleaes?

 

[StylancePaul]

Where did it say that it does it automatically pleaes?

That's not what I read.

The manual states:
When a car that is manufactured in a country that drives on the right travels to a country that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is normally necessary to cover part of the headlight bulbs with stickers or to change the adjustment of the headlights to avoid dazzling other drivers.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain light values that must be complied with for designated points of the light distribution. This is known as “Tourist light”. The light distribution that the halogen and full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range have, allows the specific “tourist light” values to be met without the need for stickers or changes in the settings.

Hope that helps.

 

[DeanC]

Try explaining that to a french speaking cop in English. I'd stick some stickers on.

 

[dw911]

Try explaining that to a french speaking cop in English. I'd stick some stickers on.

Good advice
That's my thoughts too

 

[Ckpearce91]

That's not what I read.



The manual states:

When a car that is manufactured in a country that drives on the right travels to a country that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is normally necessary to cover part of the headlight bulbs with stickers or to change the adjustment of the headlights to avoid dazzling other drivers.



In such cases, the regulations specify certain light values that must be complied with for designated points of the light distribution. This is known as “Tourist light”. The light distribution that the halogen and full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range have, allows the specific “tourist light” values to be met without the need for stickers or changes in the settings.



Hope that helps.

So you don't need stickers then

 

[Ckpearce91]

Try explaining that to a french speaking cop in English. I'd stick some stickers on.

Good point haha