Xenon lights can they be switched for driving abroad?

[Spenaldo]

Hi all,
Finally got the date for picking up my GTI from Beadles in Dartford, I'm driving straight back to Germany, the dealer has said that I do not need continental lights because the standard Xenons have a setting to allow you change the beam for driving in Europe.
Can anyone confirm this is the case?

[phil_790]

Hey,

This is the case, there is an option in the lights menu for driving on the other side of the road, if you change it when you are in a garage or somewhere dark you will probably see the different beam pattern.

When it's changed there will be a reminder on the mfd.

Hope it helps,
Phil

[DougL]

Yes. There is a setting in the menu for left hand or right hand traffic. NB not drive!

[Spenaldo]

Cheers fellas