Hello, I just received my new Skoda MK4 Combi L&K and I would like the rear lights to also be on during the day.

Is this possible?

Thank you for your feedback.

3 hours ago, matisere said:

I would like the rear lights to also be on during the day.

Is this possible?

There's this thing called a "headlight switch"; alternatively, Scandinavian lights in VCDS...

32 minutes ago, Paws4Thot said:

There's this thing called a "headlight switch"; alternatively, Scandinavian lights in VCDS...

I don't think this is a good answer. The vehicle has its own will and it really wants to be in "auto" mode regarding headlights and especially L&K with matrix headlights has real value being in the automatic mode and so I don't think many people want to take the car away from "auto" mode. Second the VCDS and other aftermarket programming tools to my understanding do not work on most recent Skodas including Superb mk4 and the only place where to these settings could be changed are official dealers which to my understanding many are less than enthusiastic going changing the settings.

I do know that this tweaking the tail light settings is technically possible and some Superb mk4s do have tail lights on when driving in bright daylight.

However to my experience the "auto" mode on headlights seem to work really well and seems eager to turn the proper headlights on and also the tail lights pretty early when daylight gets only a little bit dimmer so I do not think having tail lights off on the most bright daytime is a super major problem.

The real situation where having the tail lights on would be most beneficiary is driving in heavy rainfall during bright day where having the tail lights off is a safety problem. I believe the eagerness of the Superb mk4 to turn proper headlights on even in slight dimming of daylight would solve this problem as the proper headlights and also taillights might very well come on during this heavy rainfall situation.

Edited 20 April, 20251 yr by JuSko

On 20/04/2025 at 19:28, JuSko said:

However to my experience the "auto" mode on headlights seem to work really well and seems eager to turn the proper headlights on and also the tail lights pretty early when daylight gets only a little bit dimmer so I do not think having tail lights off on the most bright daytime is a super major problem.

It is a major problem if you're in a country where this is mandatory.

And I'm sick and tired of dealerships and services claiming it's not possible. Well, it clearly is possible elsewhere.

@JuSko The issue really is AUTO headlights.

So many actually do believe in reduced visibility, others visibility of the rear of their car that Tail lights / Side Lights / Position lights have come on and Side Lights & Dipped headlights at the front.

No idea where you get your idea about what others are doing as far as AUTO, maybe than seeing cars without appropriate lighting for the conditions / weather / lighting / visibility.

Plenty drivers take responsibility for their driving, seen and be seen. Turn on lights manually and know they are on.

Too many idiots are out and about with just front DRL,s on.