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djtex · May 7th, 2007, 10:51 PM

I'm takingthe car to France and Switzerland in a couple of weeks, and wondered whether anyone knows whether you need a sticker kit or there is a switch to adjust the headlights for driving on the right?

Also, is it possible to have the digital seed readout in KPH instead of MPH whilst abroad?

Cheers in advance.

S33BBY · May 7th, 2007, 11:31 PM

There is indeed a switch to adjust the xenons for driving in Europe; see this thread for step by step instructions (with pictures).

I don't believe it's possible to change the digital speedo to KPH, or certainly not temporarily (i.e. without having the car reprogrammed).

djtex · May 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the info, but that was not done on an R56. Does anyone know if the same feature is there for the new model?

S33BBY · May 7th, 2007, 11:54 PM

Woops, sorry, I didn't see that this was an R56 question (came here from the Live Wire).

Harpo · May 8th, 2007, 12:02 AM

My dealer told me there is a switch inside the bulb housing. With the aid of a mirror I can see nothing that resembles a switch. Back to the dealer methinks.

Changing to kmh is easy.

With ignition on and engine running...

Press your OBC button repeatedly until SET/INFO is displayed
Press and hold to enter the Settings menu
Press repeatedly until a key with a ruler beneath it is shown
Press and hold to enter the Units menu
Press repeatedly until Mls/Km (I think) is displayed
Press and hold to enter the Distance menu
Press repeatedly (probably twice) until Km is highlighted
Press and hold to set Kmh

Job done.

gcp · May 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM

Have driven my xenon equipped 330d in Denmark (lights on all the time), Germany, Holland, Belgium and France and not had anyone show anger about the lights.

On the strength of this will not be adjusting even if its possible.

My MINI me and me · May 8th, 2007, 09:15 PM

MINI sell stick on deflectors for Xenons about £8 a set. I have a spare set in the glove box.

Andy P · May 9th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

There is indeed a switch to adjust the xenons for driving in Europe; see this thread for step by step instructions (with pictures).

I don't believe it's possible to change the digital speedo to KPH, or certainly not temporarily (i.e. without having the car reprogrammed).

I was told by our dealers that the reason for the switch is to save on cost on producing cars for different markets - so I would think you can change the R56 one's as well.

Andy P · May 9th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by My MINI me and me (original)

MINI sell stick on deflectors for Xenons about £8 a set. I have a spare set in the glove box.

Would not use the stick on ones as the Xenons get hot and melt the glue

Benny No.1 · May 10th, 2007, 08:23 AM

So did we find out if there was a switch? I'm going to the Nurburgring in June and it would be helpful if i could switch them over!

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djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Changing Xenon's for driving in Europe I'm takingthe car to France and Switzerland in a couple of weeks, and wondered whether anyone knows whether you need a sticker kit or there is a switch to adjust the headlights for driving on the right? Also, is it possible to have the digital seed readout in KPH instead of MPH whilst abroad? Cheers in advance.

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	There is indeed a switch to adjust the xenons for driving in Europe; see this thread for step by step instructions (with pictures). I don't believe it's possible to change the digital speedo to KPH, or certainly not temporarily (i.e. without having the car reprogrammed). JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	My dealer told me there is a switch inside the bulb housing. With the aid of a mirror I can see nothing that resembles a switch. Back to the dealer methinks. Changing to kmh is easy. With ignition on and engine running... Press your OBC button repeatedly until SET/INFO is displayed Press and hold to enter the Settings menu Press repeatedly until a key with a ruler beneath it is shown Press and hold to enter the Units menu Press repeatedly until Mls/Km (I think) is displayed Press and hold to enter the Distance menu Press repeatedly (probably twice) until Km is highlighted Press and hold to set Kmh Job done. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

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May 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Thanks for the info, but that was not done on an R56. Does anyone know if the same feature is there for the new model?

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gcp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glos Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Have driven my xenon equipped 330d in Denmark (lights on all the time), Germany, Holland, Belgium and France and not had anyone show anger about the lights. On the strength of this will not be adjusting even if its possible.

May 9th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Andy P MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 1,725 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) There is indeed a switch to adjust the xenons for driving in Europe; see this thread for step by step instructions (with pictures). I don't believe it's possible to change the digital speedo to KPH, or certainly not temporarily (i.e. without having the car reprogrammed). I was told by our dealers that the reason for the switch is to save on cost on producing cars for different markets - so I would think you can change the R56 one's as well.

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Andy P MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 1,725 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by My MINI me and me (original) MINI sell stick on deflectors for Xenons about £8 a set. I have a spare set in the glove box. Would not use the stick on ones as the Xenons get hot and melt the glue

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Benny No.1 Boosted My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 382 Offline	So did we find out if there was a switch? I'm going to the Nurburgring in June and it would be helpful if i could switch them over! .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

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