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Set low beam - AP82.10-P-8260-01GZ

DANGER Risk of death caused by high voltage levels present at xenon headlamps.
Risk of explosion/fire hazard due to highly flammable substances in the area of damaged xenon bulbs
Risk of injury due to UV light, hot components on xenon headlamps and glass splinters when xenon bulbs burst
Risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with skin
Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on xenon headlamps. Switch off entire lighting system. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. AS82.10-Z-0001-01A

IMPORTANT During height adjustment the light-dark boundary of the light bundle must align with the horizontal separating line (1) in the headlamp aimer (01). When carrying out the lateral setting, the bent line (2) of the light bundle must lie below the central mark (3) and start on the horizontal broken line (1).

Fig 1: Adjusting Headlamp Aiming
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  1. Correct low beam setting if necessary by turning adjusting screws (H, S).

    IMPORTANT With code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination: Move the headlamp into the zero position beforehand using STAR DIAGNOSIS.