Hi,

 

I have done some research before driving to France soon but its  still confusing (to me!).

 

I have spent a few hours today talking to my local dealer/chatting to Skoda UK and am still getting conflicting answers!

 

My 21 reg Kamiq SE (L) has LED lights,  I was also told they were not "Matrix" by Skoda UK but were "Matrix" by the Dealer!!

 

The online manual and printed (page 43) show the same left/right setting on the infotainment but are not visible on mine.

Assuming I have the non-matrix lights can I assume they are "flat" beamed and do not require any adjustment?

Attached are 2 photos FYI and can be seen marked as "Skoda Crystal Lighting".

 

Thanks

Sorry the LEDs are not DED yet!

I just tested the lights as suggested in another thread.

Lit up garage door on main beam then dipped,  no sideways movement,  so the manual is not for earlier LED headlights and they have flat beams so need no adjustment or beam deflectors on the lenses.

 

I maybe wrong but this is what I now assume.

For what they cost, why don't you just take some deflectors with you to be on the safe side?

 

I have recounted in another thread somewhere that my Kamiq headlights once enraged every truck driver travelling in the opposite direction for a couple of hundred miles -  obviously something to do with the truck cabs' height above the road and the spread pattern of the Kamiq.

I did read your earlier email and others.  There are different types and I was told yesterday by the local dealer that there was no need for any adjustment BUT due to my previous experiences,  I had a "chat" with Skoda UK who were not sure but confirmed they were not Matrix but did have "cornering"!

They said they THOUGHT they did not need any adjustments but suggested I consulted Skoda direct where I sent details.  Their phone number is in Germany which seemed strange so I assume its VAG.

I await a definative answer and will post for info here when I get it.

As an ex-tech author I think a manual for all possible variations is confusing unless it is complete which it does not seem to be in my (and others) case!

 

Thanks 

Those headlights are reflector LED type.

 

They are not matrix and not projector.

 

They will have a kick up to the left so I'd assume they'd need a deflector.

logiclee no reply from Skoda ATM.  I am now certain they are non matrix,  but what is the difference between projector and reflector LED's?

(I assume these are all LED types)

I only have a ridged door but fairly flat and they did seem quitea flat beam,  but might be wrong.  They definately are not as high on the left as my old 307 though!

If I don't get an answer before I go on holiday then I will buy deflectors as advised just in case!.

 

Thanks

 

You can also try using the headlight adjustment dial to set them to lowest setting. That's what  I do and don't get flashed.

Update

 

The query was raised directly with Skoda,  who seemed to be in Germany (VAG I suspect) who then passed it back to Skoda UK!

Yesterday I got an email stating exactly the same answer as verbally given by the local dealer,  which quoted the manual again!

I was told to call in if I still could not sort out the problem.

After 3 minutes at the dealership I found the "Skoda Crystal Lighting"  units needed to have deflectors fitted and the manual does not cover my lights!

 

They are indeed not matrix but have cornering (not sure if it makes much dirrerence).  On rechecking against a smoth white surface (which my garage door isn't!) I found the beam does have a slight increase in beam height on the left but nowhere as much as my old 308 Pug,  so it may be possible to get away with lowering the beam but I have not took the chance of an instant fine and bought deflectors which are a little difficult to position because of the curved surface and four square internal curved lenses.

 

This problem has waisted my and Skoda's time due to the many variations of the car not being covered in one complicated manual which is a shame.

 

I hope the above helps clarify the position.

 

Thanks