63 10 Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD vehicles

When crossing borders into countries where they drive on the other side of the road from that where the car was registered, it is essential to cover the asymmetrical wedge in the low beam headlight.

The following illustrations show the covered areas in question.

NOTE: Any adhesive residue may only be removed with the supplied cleaning cloth.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlights On A Left-Hand-Drive (1) And Car Right-Hand-Drive Car (2)

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NOTE: On cars fitted with xenon lights, it is not necessary to tape off the lights as they have their own adjustment facility; refer to the Owner's Manual.