Hid Headlamp, Adjusting: Procedure

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-- The vehicle must be standing on a flat surface.

-- Turn the headlamp switch to "low beam" - not "Auto".

-- Close all the doors and the rear lid and keep them closed for the duration of the testing/adjusting procedure.

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Vehicles Through My 2012:

-- Select the Diagnostic mode and start the diagnostics.

-- Select the tab Test Plan .

-- Select Select Individual Tests and choose the following sequence.

Body
Electrical Equipment
01 - OBD-capable systems
55 - Dynamic headlamp range control - J431/J745
55 - Headlamp range control, functions
55 - Basic setting

NOTE:

The headlamps move into the basic setting with this program.

Vehicles from MY 2013:

-- Select the Diagnostic mode and start the diagnostics.

-- Select the tab Test Plan .

-- Select Select Individual Tests and choose the following sequence.

Body
Electrical Equipment
01 - OBD-capable systems
09 - Electronic central electrical J519
09 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, functions
09 - Headlamp basic setting,

NOTE:

The headlamps move into the basic setting with this program.

-- Follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- During the program, you will be asked to perform a headlamp adjustment.

Headlamp Adjustment

Fig 1: Headlamp Adjustment Graph

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The horizontal light-dark border must touch the dividing line -1- on the adjusting unit test surface.
The point -2- between the left horizontal part and the right vertical part of the light-dark border must run vertically through the central mark -3-. The bright core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical.

NOTE:

To determine the point -2- more easily, cover and uncover the left half of the headlamp several times. Then check low beam again.

After correct headlamp adjustment, the center of the high beam light beam must be on the central marking -3-.

Vehicles Through My 2012:

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Adjustment Screw (Vehicles Through MY 2012)

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-- To adjust the height of the headlamp, set the light-dark border just under the dividing line with the adjustment screw -1-.

-- Then adjust the light-dark border, starting from the bottom, on the dividing line.

-- For side adjustment, turn the adjusting screw -2-.

NOTE:

The allocation on the right headlamp is reversed.

Vehicles From My 2013:

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Adjustment Screw (Vehicles From MY 2013)

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-- To adjust the height of the headlamp, set the light-dark border just under the dividing line with the adjustment screw -1-.

-- Then adjust the light-dark border, starting from the bottom, on the dividing line.

-- For side adjustment, turn the adjusting screw -2-.

The side adjustment bolt must be secured with the plugs after the adjustment is made, allocate correct plugs.

NOTE:

The Allocation On The Right Headlamp Is Reversed.

Continuation For All:

-- After the headlamp is adjusted, complete the "Basic setting". Switch off the ignition and disconnect the diagnostic connector.