[Roma]

Does the XF have front foglights? I've found the rear foglight switch but there doesn't appear to be one for the front foglights (which don't appear to be present!).

 

[penultimateblack]

No, it doesn't.

 

[craig]

no foglight as they are not required wit xenon lamps and according to my mate who works there they decided not to add them as they thought most would pay for the xenons

 

[kennyh]

they decided not to add them as they thought most would pay for the xenons

Bummer - because I was too tight to pay for Xenon's! :x

 

[Roma]

My last two cars, a Porsche and a BMW, have had Xenon's AND front fog lights - the front fog lights were standard equipment. I don't think Xenon headlights are a substitute for front fog lights as they serve a different purpose, and Jaguar assuming people will spec the Xenon's is quite incredible. But you learn something new every day!

 

[penultimateblack]

I haven't used the front foglights for years.

 

[craig]

I haven't used the front foglights for years.

nor me. I have to say the cornering lamps on the Xenons are very useful

 

[XF Man]

will i know for a fact in the UK you would need a fog lights , i think i'll start hunting around to see if any third party manufacturers make any but here in saudi we only have 5 days of fog a year loool

 

[pekem]

will i know for a fact in the UK you would need a fog lights , i think i'll start hunting around to see if any third party manufacturers make any but here in saudi we only have 5 days of fog a year loool

According to the above posts that is simply not the case

 

[ck1]

I live in the countryside and with my old car fog lights did help, with the XF's xenon lights not a problem at all.
They are fantastic, I don't need anything else.
Probably (with the Auruga wheels) the best extra I had fitted.
ck1

 

[admin]

Here in deepest darkest Wales I've often needed front fog lights on dark country lanes in winter.

How strange, never even considered it before - I was too tight to plump for the xenons.

Can't think of another car I've had recently that hasn't had them. Guess I won't miss them too much.

 

[dcsxf]

My BMW's got Xenon's and front Fog Lights. I don't use the fog lights that much - but it does make a difference when I do.

When I had a test drive I noticed that I couldn't see any front fog lights and I asked the sales rep where they were.

He said they were integrated in the main set. - but I wasn't convinced.

I supose we will have to put up with Chrome Blades instead

I am interested in the cornering light aspect though and if anyone can expain how they work this would be most appreciated.

Daniel

 

[penultimateblack]

I am interested in the cornering light aspect though and if anyone can expain how they work this would be most appreciated.

Daniel

Here you are Daniel

 

[thatchamcat]

At least XF owners won't be part of the annoying group of drivers that turn on their fog lights whenever it rains, gets dark etc....
For that, Jaguar should be applauded :lol:

 

[Shapps]

The only legal reqmt in the UK is rear fogs.

I've had fogs and xenons on my current vehicle and I have never used the foglights in foggy weather. The xenons are more than good enough and if really bad then the high beams come on.

 

[kitt22]

Jaguar has taken the decision to remove front fog lights from all there new products (hence both the XF and revised XK do not have them). As some have mentioned, one of the reasons for this is that cars fitted with xenon headlights do not require additional light from another source. However the misuse of fog lights by some drivers, which can lead to dazzling of other road users, is another reason. The major cause of accidents in the fog is cars failing to break in time and rear-ending the car in front, that's why rear fog lights are so important.

 

[Northman]

I've never found front fogs to be of much use, but they don't half dazzle you when you meet someone coming the other way and there's no fog. I think they're more for effect than for any practical purpose, a bit like blue leds. I once left my front fogs on by mistake after the fog cleared and was stopped and charged by plod , so never used them again, and never missed them. Quite happy that Jaguar decided they were unnecessary. I'm waiting for someone to design a device which can shoot out the rear fogs of those diddies who seem to run with them on all the time !

 

[andrewll]

Like XF Admin, I live in the country with no cats eyes or even white lines and fog lights are a definite advantage in foggy conditions. In really dense fog there is too much dazzle from headlights and main beam is a definite no-no - it's like driving into a white wall. Fog lights being set lower and with a diffused lens do not produce the same dazzle and pick out the kerbs/verges nicely.
Havent had cause to need them since getting the XF so for a once in a while requirement I can live without them and I think the 'blades' probably look better than a second pair of 'eyes' !!