I currently have an Octavia Scout (4wd and ground clearance very useful in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales) but am considering changing to a Yeti as the more compact size would suit me better.

I also do a lot of driving on mainland Europe and seem to recall having seen somewhere that the bi-xenon headlamp option on the Yeti allows for instant adjustment (via the maxidot computer) for LH/RH driving.

Does anyone know if this is true? If so, then a Yeti it definitely is for me!

I currently have an Octavia Scout (4wd and ground clearance very useful in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales) but am considering changing to a Yeti as the more compact size would suit me better.

I also do a lot of driving on mainland Europe and seem to recall having seen somewhere that the bi-xenon headlamp option on the Yeti allows for instant adjustment (via the maxidot computer) for LH/RH driving.

Does anyone know if this is true? If so, then a Yeti it definitely is for me!

I seem to remember seeing a setting on my Maxidot.

I have the 2ltr Elegance with the xenons and you can set your lights using maxidot to set your lights for continental driving, which I did in May when I went to France. Check in the brochure as not all models have this function.

I currently have an Octavia Scout (4wd and ground clearance very useful in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales) but am considering changing to a Yeti as the more compact size would suit me better.

I also do a lot of driving on mainland Europe and seem to recall having seen somewhere that the bi-xenon headlamp option on the Yeti allows for instant adjustment (via the maxidot computer) for LH/RH driving.

Does anyone know if this is true? If so, then a Yeti it definitely is for me!

That's correct. See p. 56 of the owner's manual:

Tourist light*

Xenon headlight

This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving

on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist

light†is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.

The mode “tourist light†is activated / deactivated via the information display* in the

menu:

• SETUP
  
• Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)
  
• Travel mode
  

This is a feature of the Bi-xenon headlamps and most definitely not of 'normal' halogens (which I have), the adjustment is via maxidot Tourist Headlamp settings, I can't comment on effectivness :no:

This is a feature of the Bi-xenon headlamps and most definitely not of 'normal' halogens (which I have), the adjustment is via maxidot Tourist Headlamp settings, I can't comment on effectivness :no:

Indeed...

Halogen headlight

When using Halogen headlights, it is necessary to stick a sticker over a certain part of

the headlights in order to prevent the dazzling of oncoming traffic.

You can purchase headlight stickers from the range of the Škoda original parts.

While I really like the UK, I'm also rather happy to live in a country where cars drive on the "right" ( ) side of the road...

Concerning the effectiveness, AFAIK, the tourist function doesn't actually reverse the beam pattern -- it simply cuts its upper part in both directions.

Indeed...

While I really like the UK, I'm also rather happy to live in a country where cars drive on the "right" ( ) side of the road...

Concerning the effectiveness, AFAIK, the tourist function doesn't actually reverse the beam pattern -- it simply cuts its upper part in both directions.

According to the manual, the function of selecting the continental touring option on cars with Xenon headlights is to disable the cornering headlamp system. It doesn't seem to do anything else.

Actually, I cant see how it could cut the upper part of the beam, the headlamp is merely a light source with a strong lens in front. To cut off part of the beam would require a mask to move into place, which the Yeti lamps don't have as far as I'm aware.

The manual specifically says that in tourist mode the lights won't dazzle oncoming traffic.

Mike

According to the manual, the function of selecting the continental touring option on cars with Xenon headlights is to disable the cornering headlamp system. It doesn't seem to do anything else.

Actually, I cant see how it could cut the upper part of the beam, the headlamp is merely a light source with a strong lens in front. To cut off part of the beam would require a mask to move into place, which the Yeti lamps don't have as far as I'm aware.

That is exactly how dipping is done on single Xenon headlamp units - and on cars with manual adjustment for continental driving (like my XF and our previous Beetle and X-Type) there is a lever to do just that.

That is exactly how dipping is done on single Xenon headlamp units - and on cars with manual adjustment for continental driving (like my XF and our previous Beetle and X-Type) there is a lever to do just that.

Ah! Maybe I should wait until this evening & try it before pretending to be an expert!!!

Actually, I cant see how it could cut the upper part of the beam, the headlamp is merely a light source with a strong lens in front. To cut off part of the beam would require a mask to move into place, which the Yeti lamps don't have as far as I'm aware.

This is exactly the difference between Xenon lights and Bi-Xenon lights. The former only has Xenon for high beam and normal lights for low beam. The Yeti's system uses the same Xenon light source to do both by using a "mask" as you call it. You can see the "mask" do its auto-check dance with you switch the lights on (and are parked in front of a wall of some sorts).

This is exactly the difference between Xenon lights and Bi-Xenon lights. The former only has Xenon for high beam and normal lights for low beam. The Yeti's system uses the same Xenon light source to do both by using a "mask" as you call it. You can see the "mask" do its auto-check dance with you switch the lights on (and are parked in front of a wall of some sorts).

Thanks for that. I'd assumed that the system actually moved the lens rather than masking an internal part of the lamp unit. The "dance" is quite interesting, though I do wonder if it will dazzle other drivers if you are parked at the side of the road when you start up at night.

I'm quite intrigued about the set up now. Tonight's entertainment is clearly going to be watching Yeti headlamps. It will still be more fun than the TV!

This is exactly the difference between Xenon lights and Bi-Xenon lights. The former only has Xenon for high beam and normal lights for low beam. The Yeti's system uses the same Xenon light source to do both by using a "mask" as you call it. You can see the "mask" do its auto-check dance with you switch the lights on (and are parked in front of a wall of some sorts).

Johann,

I think you have a little mix-up. "Xenon" lights are usually the low beam, supplemented by a second set of high beam either xenon (BMW) or halogen lights most others. The description of the bi-xenon is correct.

Johann,

I think you have a little mix-up. "Xenon" lights are usually the low beam, supplemented by a second set of high beam either xenon (BMW) or halogen lights most others. The description of the bi-xenon is correct.

Oops! I stand corrected! It is the other way around then.