63 10 ... Test Requirements For Headlights Vertical Aim Adjustment

63 10 ... Test Requirements For Headlights Vertical Aim Adjustment







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.
- Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
- 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.
- Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
- Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move handwheel to neutral position.
- Automatic headlight beam throw adjustment: Wait approx. 30 seconds after switching on lights.
- Version with Xenon headlights: Wait 80 seconds after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
- Version with LED headlights: Light switch must be in driving light position.
- Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and parallel to parking surface. Set marking line (M) on aimer to distance (e). Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.







Adjustment dimension (e) is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.