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

Model 164, 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251 

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

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.

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.

Fig 1: Overview Of Right-Hand Traffic Situation

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Model 204.0/2 up to YoM 11/1 with halogen headlamps, model 203.7## #E with code (809) Model year 2009 with halogen headlamps 

Fig 2: Identifying Front Headlamp Units & Lever (With Halogen Headlamps)

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Model 204.0/2 up to YoM 11/1 with bi-xenon headlamps, model 204.9 with bi-xenon headlamps or with Intelligent Light System 

Fig 3: Identifying Front Headlamp Units & Lever (With Bi-Xenon Headlamps)

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Model 204.0/2/3 with Intelligent Light System 

The headlamp adjustment occurs in the onboard computer via the instrument cluster.