Halogen Headlamp, Adjusting : Notes

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Checking And Adjusting Conditions

Tire pressure is OK.
The headlamp lens must be clean and dry.
The headlamp lens may not be damaged.
Headlamp reflectors and bulbs are OK.
Vehicle load must be created.

Vehicle load on driver's seat in otherwise unloaded vehicle (curb weight).

One person or 75 kg.

The curb weight is the weight of the operational vehicle with completely full fuel tank, including the weight of all equipment carried in operation.

Fuel tank: at least 90% full.
Equipment: for example, spare wheel, tools, vehicle jack, fire extinguisher, etc.

If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full, the load must be created as follows.

-- Check fuel tank fill lever in instrument cluster tank gauge and compare with the following table. Place additional weight in the luggage compartment, if necessary.

Fuel gauge	Additional weight in kg
1/4	55
1/2	37
3/4	18
full	0
Example: if the fuel tank is half full, an additional 37 kg must be placed in the luggage compartment.

NOTE:

Use fuel containers filled with water as additional weight (a five liter fuel container filled with water weighs five kg).

Roll the vehicle several yards or move it back and forth several times to seat the springs.
The electromechanical parking brake must not be engaged so vehicle is not under stress.
The vehicle and headlamp adjusting unit must be on a level surface.
The headlamp adjusting unit must be aligned to the vehicle, refer to the Headlamp Adjusting Unit Instructions.

Fig 1: Headlamp Adjuster Distance
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The headlamp adjuster must be distance -a- 30 to 70 cm in front of the headlamp and should not deviate more than dimension -b- = 3 cm from the headlamp center point.
The inclination dimension is set on the headlamp adjusting unit, refer to the Headlamp Adjusting Unit Operating Instructions.
The angle dimension -arrow- is stamped on the upper edge of the headlamp -1- in "%".

Fig 2: Identifying Angle Dimension
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NOTE:

The headlamp must be adjusted according to the angle dimension stamped on the headlamp.

The percentage indicator is based on a 10 meter projection distance. Example: At an angle dimension of 1.0%, converts to 10 cm.

CAUTION:

Risk of unintentional engine start and poisonous gas in closed spaces when working on vehicles with ignition turned on or on vehicles that are ready to drive. Risk of limbs and/or clothing being pinched and pulled.

Perform The Following Items Before Turning On The Ignition:

Put the selector lever into position P.
Activate the parking brake.
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood.
Connect the charging unit for example, Battery Charger VAS 5095A to the battery jump start terminal for the 12V vehicle electrical system.
Turn on the ignition