Adjusting headlamps when driving abroad - AH82.10-P-0001-01A

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Model 209

Headlamp with projection system (with halogen, xenon or full LED headlamps)

The headlamp conversion is generally mechanical. Pressing a lever changes the position of a movable covering. The movable covering then covers up the part of the light beam which - through corresponding projection - is responsible for illuminating the edge of the roadway.

The lever for this purpose is located next to the bulb and can be accessed after removing the corresponding cover on the headlamp housing.

The lever's location, version and actuation are dependent on the manufacturer of the headlamp and the model.

Observe the safety regulations pertaining to handling high-voltage parts on xenon and bi-xenon headlamps.

The setting must be checked after the adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

Changing the light beam after adjusting the movable cover (2) (view from behind through the lamp aperture (3).

The overview shows the status for right-hand traffic.

Fig 1: Identifying Status For Right-Hand Traffic

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Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps

Fig 2: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Unit & Lever

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Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps with integrated curve illumination

Fig 3: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Unit & Lever With Integrated Curve Illumination

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