63 10... Test requirements for headlights vertical aim adjustment: Notes
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IMPORTANT:
Do not perform headlight adjustment immediately after lowering the vehicle on the vehicle hoist. In this case, move the vehicle for approx. 15 m on its own wheels before adjustment.
- Refer to the operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device
- Park vehicle on flat and even surface.
- Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
- Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
- Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
Only halogen headlight, fog light and headlight for Dynamic Light Spot:
- Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
- Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
- Switch on ignition.
- Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move handwheel to neutral position (1).
- Light switch must be in "low beam/driving light" position (3).
- Do not carry out the headlight adjustment in the "automatic driving lights control" light switch position (2).
- Version with Xenon or LED (automatic headlight beam throw adjustment): Wait 80 s after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and parallel to parking surface. Set marker line {M} on aimer to {e}. Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.