Procedure Using M-MDS

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Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.
Inspect the wheel alignment. (See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PRE-INSPECTION .) (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (US) .) (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (US) .)
Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION (US) .)
Move the vehicle to level ground.
Connect the M-MDS.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Activate the M-MDS and perform the following procedure.
1. Press [Start] to start the vehicle identification.
2. Press the [Toolbox] tab.
3. Press the [Work Support] icon.
4. Press [LIGHTING SYSTEMS].
5. Press [Run] for [Calibrating Headlight Leveling Sensor].
6. Confirm the Calibrating Headlight Leveling Sensor procedure from Step (7) to Step (10), and press [Next].
7. Verify that the following conditions/operations are met/completed and then press [Next].
  - Wheel alignment and tire pressure are inspected
  - Vehicle is moved to level ground
  - Vehicle is not shaken up/down, left/right
  - Worker is out of vehicle
8. When the M-MDS processing is completed, press [Next].
9. Press [Next] to complete [Calibrating Headlight Leveling Sensor].
10. Switch the ignition OFF and press [Next].
Perform the headlight aiming adjustment. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING (US) .)