I am a newbie to this site and the car, and this is the first car I have ever had with factory Xenons. In previous cars have always fitted aftermarket HID bulbs to get the light output I preferred.

But I am a little puzzled. I have heard about Xenons (HID's) and the light they give which is what my car now has and they are much better than aftermarket ones, but I am unsure about the meaning of adaptive?

I thought this meant like I have seen on other manufacturers cars, it is were when you turn a corner the relevant Xenon light would project further and angle itself towards the corner - to enable seeing further round the bend. Also the fog light would come on to highlight the road edges.

So far all I can see happening is foglights coming on.

Now I know my headlights can move in the relevant way, becuase when lights are on and I start the car they do a self test, where they go down and up and then they both turn outwards of the car, opposite way to cross-eyed, and back to centre. Therefore I know that they have the ability to turn. I have parked in front of my garage and whilst I can get the fogs to come on, I can't test if Xenons adaptive facility is working.

I have seen somewhere on this site about something being speed relative, but does this just mean I have to assume they are working or is there a way of checking (testing)?

Hi!

If you see the self-test in the beginning then this means that they're adaptive and the're working. This is the only way to test them while being immobile. They're working from some speed up, check the manual/forums.

In lower speeds cornering fog lights are active so you can see and test them even when standstill.

The point really is that in higher speeds main lights with higher illuminating power are providing light into the direction car is actually going whereas when doing slow maneuvres, like turning off the main road, fog lights provide closer range lighthing in a similar manner.

I think you also need the lights on 'Auto' to get the full adaptive-ness(?)

Thanks for your comments, it confirms what I was beginning to suspect from reading other threads and clips on you tube I have seen.

Not done much driving at night so only time will tell.

What a car though!!!!

Click on the lights option on this page and then on the further options

http://new.skoda-aut...technology.aspx

The most noticeable change is when the car passes through the 30 mph barrier with the lights on. The beam narrows and lengthens from the "city driving" mode. When dropping back below 30 mph you will notice the beam widen and shorten. Next milestone is about 55mph where the beam narrows and lengthens even further.

One nice feature is the beam shortening when the windscreen wipers have been on for a period to avoid "dazzling" oncoming cars.

What I have not really noticed is the light following the steering wheel angle as I believe that feature is only around town driving, which generally is quite bright anyway.

Lastly through the MFD you can change to continental driving lights avoiding having to use adapters and masking tape when driving abroad...

I think you also need the lights on 'Auto' to get the full adaptive-ness(?)

Correct, they only 'bend' when set to 'Auto'.

I have def noticed this roundabouts they show a small alteration to centre after exiting and also the higher speeds, very impressed with the lights. I have more of a problem over 140 kph as lights auto on.

Damo

I have more of a problem over 140 kph as lights auto on.

Damo

Why do you see that as a problem?

This can be disabled with VCDS is you really want to .

Well everyone your comments have been very useful, I have done a little bit of night driving recently and Xenons are the way to go.

Quality lighting, in a Quality Car!!!