A few questions if anyone can help

Greenglass

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Jan 15, 2023
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Hello everyone, I have recently bought a Leon FR Hybrid registered in December 2020.
After spending a couple days with it I have noticed a few things and hoping I could get some help.

1. From what I read, blind spot monitoring should be available on my spec but I see no change in the lighting? All assist options are on including lane assist. Am I missing something?

2. i have seen misting on inside both headlights. Is this something that shouldnt happen and to take back to dealer?

3. The biggest problem I have noticed. I am getting a massive amount of condensation on all windows every morning and evening. I know its common in most cars especially in this current cold climate but surrounding cars have next to nothing whilst mine is completely covered. There is no spare wheel well or sunroof so I dont think there could be a leak. Any suggestions to clear this permanantly?
 

BoomerBoom

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Jun 1, 2018
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My FR is a 21 and doesn't have blind spot monitoring, no idea about the hybrid though.

Light condensation misting in the headlight is normal, unless it's dripping wet the dealer won't help you as it's not a broken seal.

If you got water running down the windows, instead of just a light misting, then that water is getting inside somehow. If you've only just got the car then it could be innocent; valeting, being left open or people introducing wet clothes and shoes etc. The Aircon should be permanently on and dry this out in normal use, unless you have a leak - which isn't that uncommon. If it doesn't dry out in a few days of normal use then check under the carpets or with a damp meter to find where the leak is.
 

Alex667

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Jan 10, 2023
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1. From what I read, blind spot monitoring should be available on my spec but I see no change in the lighting? All assist options are on including lane assist. Am I missing something?
Do you have the ambient lighting that extends all around the front of the cabin and around the top of the doors? It uses the door part of the abient lights to warn of blind spots.
2. i have seen misting on inside both headlights. Is this something that shouldnt happen and to take back to dealer?
I've noticed the same. It's normal on Seats apparently, especially with LED lights that don't produce as much heat. A really light mist is normal, anything more should be looked at (ie if it's thick enough to start beading).
3. The biggest problem I have noticed. I am getting a massive amount of condensation on all windows every morning and evening. I know its common in most cars especially in this current cold climate but surrounding cars have next to nothing whilst mine is completely covered. There is no spare wheel well or sunroof so I dont think there could be a leak. Any suggestions to clear this permanantly?
My Leon definitely mists the windows easier than my last cars. Just make sure the inside of your windows are sparkly clean as condensation will find it harder to form if the glass is clean.
 
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