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Community => General Chat => Topic started by: Ray Ashton on August 05, 2015, 15:22:35
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Hi folks, hope I find everyone well.
I'm still enjoying my Santa Fe! Great car. Tows the c'van like a dream.
In a few weeks time I'm going to be taking my Santa Fe to Spain. I need to adjust the headlights to be correct for driving on the "wrong" side of the road. Can anyone tell me how to do this please? Or should I get a dealer to do it?
Santa Fe Style 2010
Many thanks
Ray
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Another Lights Question.
Going to Europe I need to carry a spare bulb kit. Can anyone tell me if this set is correct for my Santa Fe Style 2010 ?
http://my-car-bulbs.co.uk/KH7C8M-european-spare-bulb-kit
Many Thanks
Ray
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Depends on year some need deflectors, may be all don't know about the latest models
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Depends on year some need deflectors, may be all don't know about the latest models
The 2010-2012 models do need deflectors as the nearside cut-off is angled upwards - I believe the later 2013-on model is a flat cut-off with a step so just need to be lowered - perhaps Noosantafe can clarify.
If the OP looks at the headlamp cover closely, both dip and main have a small 1-2mm ring moulded in the centre of each beam - use the outer of those marks, in front of dip beam, to position the corner of the deflector - main beam doesn't need deflecting of course.
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The 2013 model doesn't need deflectors.
Select user settings by pressing the "mode button" on the steering wheel.
Select "Lamp" by pressing the move button "down" and "select button" on the steering wheel.
This puts you in travel mode, this can be checked by pressing the same two buttons.
The Instructions for this is on page 4/24 in the manual. :P :P
Gazza!!!
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The 2010 car just needs stick on deflectors. You'll be able to get them at any motoring shop, if the ones you get don't specify which cars they fit choose generic ones for projector headlights. As RT says, there's a small circle on the headlight to help you fit them, and make sure you get the dipped, not main headlight. I found it easiest to do in the dark with the lights on facing my garage door so I could see the beam.
You'll need a warning triangle, hi vis vests, GB sticker or EU tagged number plate etc too. A spare headlight bulb (type H7), fire extinguisher and first aid kit aren't compulsory. Check AA/RAC/Brittany Ferries for details.
The ferry to Spain is a great way to travel, I did it last year, enjoy the trip. The 'posh' restaurant at the back of the boat is great for dinner and for breakfast. Entertainment on board is usually excellent too.
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You also need breathaliser kit as well.
DJ.
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I believe that the breathalyzer kit is not a mandatory requirement but it certainly would be a good idea to have them. Don't forget that the hi viz jackets need to be INSIDE the car not in the boot!!!
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The breathalyzer kit was going to be mandatory in France but the legislation got deferred.
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The blow in the bag kit isn't a legal requirement BUT if you don't have one when stopped, french police will use their's and you get a bill for €11.00
Interesting to see that a number of french laws changed on 1 July 15 too. Worth a read if your travelling to or through France.
I have also heard that the GB number plates 'could' soon be defunct in France, they have a law being debated that relates to the size of another countries rear identification badge. If passed we'll need to go back to the old GB sticker as the number plate sign won't comply
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The French breathalyser law has been on/off/deferred for a while.
The GB id on number plates complies with EU regulations which should be common - but the French have always added their own on top - just to be awkward as most of the French won't comply.
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I wonder how many French and Foreign drivers change their headlights over when they come to the UK. It used to be said that because they used amber bulbs they didn't need to but now all bulbs are white.
DJ.
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I believe that the breathalyzer kit is not a mandatory requirement but it certainly would be a good idea to have them. Don't forget that the hi viz jackets need to be INSIDE the car not in the boot!!!
Hi Guys, I have just joined the forum so forgive me if I am doing things wrong.
I have just purchased a 64 plate i30 1.4 Active registered Jan 2015, the headlight glass is plain with no deflector ridges if you know what I mean. I too am over the channel in 2 weeks so will have to sort my headlight beam out.
Do I have to adjust the beam mechanically or just buy the stick on deflectors.
Some help on what to do would be great as I am a pensioner on a budget so want to avoid a trip to the dealership if possible.
The hi-viz jacket draped over the seat is usually seen by French and Spanish police as someone who is prepared to follow legislation and they normally leave you alone unless they see a problem with your driving or vehicle.
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I have a 2014 Santa Fe Premium SE and the handbook does indeed give instructions on how to change the headlights from left to right hand driving but this does not work. I have spoken to Hyundai and they confirmed that the system does not operate. As I spend most of my time in Europe so I would like this feature but it would appear not to function. If there is a way that it could be made to operate I would love to know.
Ray
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I also want to transfer bulb kit from Europe to UK.
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@loronze24 The 2014 Santa Fe Premium SE doesn't need headlight adjustment when travelling in Europe. I queried this last year with Hyundai, and also the entry in the user manual that stated there was an option to adjust headlights this is the answer I received:-
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In reference to your query regarding your Hyundai Santa Fe headlights. I can now provide you with the relevant information relating to the traffic change feature detailed in your vehicle hand book.
The traffic change feature applies to vehicles that are fitted with the AFLS (adaptive front lighting system). AFLS is not fitted to the UK Santa Fe, so any features relating to AFLS in your manual will not be applicable.
Your hand book for your Santa Fe is a generic one, so may contain features and systems that will not be relevant to your car. There is a disclaimer on the 3rd page to indicate this.
If I can be of nay further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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I then queried how we are meant to adjust the headlights then, and received the following:-
"Thank you for your reply to my email regarding your headlights on your Santa Fe.
I can confirm that your headlights are Xenon, which means they have a flat beam pattern. This will alleviate the need to make any adjustments for continental use.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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So for the 2014 Santa Fe Premium SE there is nothing to do :-) I certainly haven't been flashed due to headlight issues during the previous 4 visits to Europe.
I hope that helps?
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I have a 2015 Premium Santa Fe which does not have Xenon lights, just normal halogen.
I assume I'll have to deflect the beam somehow when I go to France in May, so how is this achieved ?
There are no markings on my headlight lenses to indicate where deflectors should be placed.
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If you purchase a set of deflector patches there are usually detailed positioning instructions included.
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Thankyou tonyw. do you recommend sourcing from a dealer or generic ones from Halfords ?
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I have always used those from Halfords. The different shape are clearly marked and they adhere well. Fitting instruction are clear and precise. When it comes to removing them a little adhesive may be left behind. This can easily be removed with concentrated screen cleaner.
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I have always used those from Halfords. The different shape are clearly marked and they adhere well. Fitting instruction are clear and precise. When it comes to removing them a little adhesive may be left behind. This can easily be removed with concentrated screen cleaner.
Thankyou :D
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Unsure about France but in Spain the Law has changed reference carrying a spare light bulb kit.
It is no longer neccessary as they have engaged their brains a accepted that modern day cars in the main are not a DIY fix to change a bulb.
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Unsure about France but in Spain the Law has changed reference carrying a spare light bulb kit.
It is no longer neccessary as they have engaged their brains a accepted that modern day cars in the main are not a DIY fix to change a bulb.
And with the use of HID/LED headlights and LED tail-lights, an increasing number of cars simply don't use bulbs.
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Anybody applied for a low emission sticker for France ? I am waiting for mine to appear through the post for my trip in Sept.
DJ.
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I travel to Europe once a year (drive through France/Belgium/Netherlands/Germany/Czech Republic) and I must say i can't keep up with the myriad of requirements/regulations.
I too keep a stock of hi-viz vests, breathalysers, spare-bulbs, triangle, first-aid kit, electric tyre pump, etc. but I've never seen a single foreign-registered car or truck with headlight filters attached. Our motorways carry loads of non-UK lorries, do you really think they affix such things each time they're here?
I don't think the police in each of the countries I frequent are sitting waiting for UK motorists, they're as under resourced as ours to be honest, they don't even notice because there are so many nationalities on the roads these days - all over Europe.
The instructions for fitting headlight filters are so complex and vary greatly even between cars of the same model but different years.
Germany will be introducing a new Road-Tax for their motorways, Czech Republic already has it. If you want to drive on the Motorway you have to pay for and display a new 'tax-disc', where and how you're supposed to buy that when you don't live there is beyond me unless they're going to re-introduce border controls, etc.
It's basically why we're better out off OUT of he EU until it sorts its house out properly.
(rant over)
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http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-4345536/German-parliament-gives-controversial-road-toll-green-light.html
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I had a bad experience with stick on filters with my Tucson forgetting that the headlight lens was plastic when I came to remove them it was a hell of a job to get rid of the glue and also the lens crazed behind the sticker on the inside of the glass. So i haven't bothered for the last 7 years. Just drive on fog lights if need to.
DJ.
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Good tip, I could never get the adhesive off my Audi headlights last year. The heat of the light had welded it to the glass somehow (not exactly a cheap set of headlight filters either!)