Adjusting headlamps when driving abroad - AH82.10-P-0001-01A
Model 204 Headlamp with projection system (with halogen, xenon or full LED headlamps)
| 18.4.11 | Note on adjusting headlamps when driving abroad in model 218 |
| 17.6.11 | "Adjust headlamps for model 204.0/2 as of YoM 11/1 and model 204.3" added |
The headlamp adjustment is generally mechanical.
Pressing a lever changes the position of a movable blind. The movable blind then covers up the part of the light beam which - through appropriate 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 is to be checked with a headlamp aimer following manual adjustment.
The headlamp setting must be checked before adjustment using a headlamp aimer.
In model 204.0/2/3 with Intelligent Light System, the headlamp adjustment occurs in the onboard computer via the instrument cluster.
In model 204.0/2 as of YoM 11/1 with halogen headlamps, no headlamp adjustment is necessary.
The overview shows the situation for right-hand traffic.
Model 204.0/2 up to YoM 11/1 with halogen headlamps
Model 204.0/2 up to YoM 11/1 with bi-xenon headlamps
Model 204.0/2/3 with Intelligent Light System
The headlamp adjustment occurs in the onboard computer via the instrument cluster.