For the later XK X150 with "Adaptive Xenons Headlights" or other Jags with LED, to comply with Europe there is no adjuster or stickers needed because the beam pattern is "flat" on dipped beam. However, it's recommended that the automatic headlamp function "high beam assist" is not used when driving on the right in Europe in our UK spec cars, as the system is designed for driving on the left. Some manufacturers have a menu option within the vehicle settings to change the adaptive function for driving on the right.
That is interesting. My XK is European LHD spec with adaptive HID lights which explains the "flat" dip. I'm not sure what you mean by "high beam assist" though. Is it an automatic dip of high beam like Mercedes Multibeam? I don't think I have it not doing much night driving although I know my main beams do move laterally with the steering. Thanks for the explanation.
Everything you say is correct and as also mentioned in the comments the later 'adaptive' lights also comply with a EU trip. However as I discovered when I wanted to register my 2011 XK in France and obtain a French registration it was necessary to completely change the headlights for right hand drive light units as the French 'Controle Technique' or MOT will not pass the car or accept the fudge used for touring. So it is indeed fine to use the switch or adaptive lights for touring and they will be fine. A new set of lights was the best part of £3000.....ouch, but since I am saving the best part of £600 a year not having to pay road tax plus bi-annual MOT means I will save the £3000 in less than 5 years.
I too have an early car, 2007 X-150 XK. Before I remove the headlight I’d like to know if the hidden adjuster can be partially adjusted upward instead of fully upward, full kick-up? On dark roads the fully down position creates a dark blind spot.
My 2007 XK has no hidden adjusters just brackets where they would be. I guess there was no need for adjusters on North American cars. I will have to live with the dark spot created for oncoming traffic. Good practice for removing headlights though. 😅
I can't wait for this, but I have a feeling that only earlier cars have the hidden adjuster, and that I am going to have to continue sticking beam deflectors on to my 2012 car. I do hope this proves me wrong, but I have seen things before about this and could not find anything on my car.
@@philboyce1582 I just took another look, the facelifted X150 cars have different headlights, and there is a wheel arch liner that covers any headlamp bolt.
IIRC the headlight pattern on all these HID powered headlamps have a flat beam pattern with no "kick-up" on the nearside. Hence they should be OK whichever side of the road you drive. I'm pretty sure mine are like that.
@@carpathia5279 The headlamp beams on my car definitely have a "kick up" despite being told by the Jaguar dealer that they have flat beams. I will not post a spoiler for the upcoming video, but I have seen details of how to "switch" the lights on earlier cars with lamps that have the washer built in..
For the later XK X150 with "Adaptive Xenons Headlights" or other Jags with LED, to comply with Europe there is no adjuster or stickers needed because the beam pattern is "flat" on dipped beam.
However, it's recommended that the automatic headlamp function "high beam assist" is not used when driving on the right in Europe in our UK spec cars, as the system is designed for driving on the left. Some manufacturers have a menu option within the vehicle settings to change the adaptive function for driving on the right.
That is interesting. My XK is European LHD spec with adaptive HID lights which explains the "flat" dip. I'm not sure what you mean by "high beam assist" though. Is it an automatic dip of high beam like Mercedes Multibeam? I don't think I have it not doing much night driving although I know my main beams do move laterally with the steering. Thanks for the explanation.
@carpathia5279 yes automatic dip of high beam
Another one to add to the playlist, knowledge is everything big man👍👍👍
Very useful thank you sir
Everything you say is correct and as also mentioned in the comments the later 'adaptive' lights also comply with a EU trip. However as I discovered when I wanted to register my 2011 XK in France and obtain a French registration it was necessary to completely change the headlights for right hand drive light units as the French 'Controle Technique' or MOT will not pass the car or accept the fudge used for touring. So it is indeed fine to use the switch or adaptive lights for touring and they will be fine. A new set of lights was the best part of £3000.....ouch, but since I am saving the best part of £600 a year not having to pay road tax plus bi-annual MOT means I will save the £3000 in less than 5 years.
Very interesting 👍🏼👍🏼
Didn't know that. Cool feature. 👍
Level behind cap on headlight but be good to watch x😮
I too have an early car, 2007 X-150 XK. Before I remove the headlight I’d like to know if the hidden adjuster can be partially adjusted upward instead of fully upward, full kick-up? On dark roads the fully down position creates a dark blind spot.
Yes you can vary it.
Great, I’ll give it a go. Thanks for another great video, I’ve been waiting for this one. 👍🏻
My 2007 XK has no hidden adjusters just brackets where they would be. I guess there was no need for adjusters on North American cars. I will have to live with the dark spot created for oncoming traffic. Good practice for removing headlights though. 😅
I can't wait for this, but I have a feeling that only earlier cars have the hidden adjuster, and that I am going to have to continue sticking beam deflectors on to my 2012 car. I do hope this proves me wrong, but I have seen things before about this and could not find anything on my car.
Paul is our only hope, I can’t find much on the 5.0 xk’s either
@@philboyce1582 I just took another look, the facelifted X150 cars have different headlights, and there is a wheel arch liner that covers any headlamp bolt.
IIRC the headlight pattern on all these HID powered headlamps have a flat beam pattern with no "kick-up" on the nearside. Hence they should be OK whichever side of the road you drive. I'm pretty sure mine are like that.
@@carpathia5279 The headlamp beams on my car definitely have a "kick up" despite being told by the Jaguar dealer that they have flat beams. I will not post a spoiler for the upcoming video, but I have seen details of how to "switch" the lights on earlier cars with lamps that have the washer built in..
@@TX200AA BTW, not to spoil Paul's video but the details of how to do this are in the Owners Handbook
So a 2011 XKR would Need no adjustment?
You can always shine lights against a wall or garage door to check.
@@life_on_cars good idea, will do. Thanks for the advice
see my comment re registering my 2011 car in France, yours will have adaptive lights so should be fine.