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 manufacturer's 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 tire 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 the ignition on.
Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move hand-wheel 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.

IMPORTANT: Do not move the vehicle and steering wheel during the measuring and adjustment procedures!

Fig 1: Identifying Handwheel Neutral Position, Low Beam/Driving Light Position And Light Switch Position

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IMPORTANT: A correct measurement/adjustment requires exact positioning of the headlight adjustment device!
This applies to all headlights!

Place the headlight adjustment device (1) centered in front of the vehicle.

Distance to the headlight: 30 - 50 cm

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Adjustment Device And Laser Beam Striking Points

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Position the headlight adjustment device (1) vertically to the vehicle longitudinal axis. For this purpose, the laser beam (2) must hit two suitable points, e.g. points marked with arrows.

IMPORTANT: Points must be vehicle proof!
Trim panels are not suitable!

If the headlight adjustment device (1) does not have a laser beam (1), complete the alignment analogous with the line in the mirror.

The center of the collecting lens (1) must match the center of headlight (2) horizontally.

Corrections are made by raising or lowering the headlight adjustment device.

Fig 3: Aligning Center Of Collecting Lens Horizontally With Center Of Headlight

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Fig 4: Identifying Proper And Improper Position Of Headlight Adjusting Device

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When positioned correctly, the light/dark boundary of the headlight (marked with arrow) must hit the collecting lens of the adjusting device in the center:

The headlight adjusting device is too low.
The headlight adjusting device is positioned correctly.
The headlight adjusting device is too high.

The center of the collecting lens (1) must match the center of headlight (2) vertically.

Corrections are made by sliding the side of the headlight adjusting device to the left or right.

Fig 5: Aligning Center Of Collecting Lens Vertically With Center Of Headlight

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Fig 6: Identifying Headlight Vertical Aim Adjustment

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NOTE: The figure shows an example for the transparent screen of halogen headlights.

OVERVIEW OF TRANSPARENT SCREENS OF DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT TYPES.

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.