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

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Model 164, 169, 171, 203, 204.0/2/9, 207, 209, 211, 212, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251

Headlamp with projection system (with halogen or xenon headlamp)

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.

With model 211 with code (621) Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic) or code (622) Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic), the headlamps are adjusted electronically using Star Diagnosis.

On model 216 , the headlamps are adjusted electronically using Star Diagnosis.

On model 204.9 with halogen headlamps, the headlamps are adjusted using the headlamp range controller.

The headlamp setting must be checked before adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

On model 212 up to 30.11.09 (YoM 09/2) with bi-xenon headlamps the headlamp conversion is done electronically with the aid of STAR DIAGNOSIS.

On model 207 and model 212 as of 1.12.09 (YoM 09/2) with bi-xenon headlamps the headlamp conversion is done in the OBC by way of the instrument cluster.

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: View Of Status For Right-Hand Traffic

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Model 164 with halogen headlamps

Fig 2: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 164

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Model 164 with xenon headlamps

Fig 3: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 164

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Model 169 with halogen headlamps

Fig 4: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 169

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Model 169 with xenon headlamps

Fig 5: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 169

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Model 171 with halogen headlamps

Fig 6: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 171

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Model 171 with xenon headlamps

Fig 7: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 171

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Model 203.0/2 with xenon headlamps, Model 203.7## #A with xenon headlamps, Model 203.7## #E up to 035817 with xenon headlamps

Fig 8: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 203.0/2, Model 203.7## #A, Model 203.7## #E

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Model 204.0/2 with halogen headlamps, Model 203.7## #E with code (809) Model year 2009 with halogen headlamps

Fig 9: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 204.0/2, Model 203.7## #E

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Model 204.0/2/9 with bi-xenon headlamps, model 203.7## #E with code (809) Model year 2009 with bi-xenon headlamps

Fig 10: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 204.0/2/9, Model 203.7## #E

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Model 204.9 with halogen headlamps

The headlamps are adjusted using the headlamp range controllers.

Procedure:

with normal load, turn headlamp range controller to position 1 After returning to country of registration, turn headlamp range controller back to position 0.
with heavy load, turn headlamp range controller to position 2 After unloading vehicle, turn headlamp range controller back to position 1.

Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps

Fig 11: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 209

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Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps with integrated curve illumination

Fig 12: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever With Integrated Curve Illumination - Model 209

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Model 211 with halogen headlamps

Fig 13: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 211

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Only one of the two levers (7) must be adjusted. The other lever (7) moves automatically in parallel.

Model 211 with bi-xenon headlamps

Fig 14: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 211

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Model 211 with code (621) Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic) or code (622) Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic)

The headlamps are not adjusted manually. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:

Menu item "Control units"
Menu item "Design"
Menu item "Left xenon headlamp control unit"
"Control unit adaptations" menu item

Model 207, 212 with halogen headlamps

Fig 15: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 207, 212

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Model 212 with bi-xenon headlamp up to 30.11.09 (YoM 09/2)

The headlamp conversion is done with the aid of the STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:

Menu item "Control units"
Menu item "Design"
Menu item "Left xenon headlamp control unit"
"Control unit adaptations" menu item

Model 207 with bi-xenon headlamp,

Model 212 with bi-xenon headlamp as of 1.12.09 (YoM 09/2)

On vehicles with Intelligent Light System, the headlamps are adjusted in the onboard computer via the instrument cluster.

Model 216

The headlamps are not adjusted manually. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:

Menu item "Control units"
Menu item "Design"
Menu item "Left xenon headlamp control unit"
"Control unit adaptations" menu item

Model 219 with halogen headlamps

Fig 16: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 219

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Model 219 with xenon headlamps

Fig 17: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 219

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Model 215 with xenon headlamp (top picture)

Model 220 with xenon headlamp (bottom picture)

Fig 18: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Adjustment Lever - Model 215

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Model 220 with halogen headlamps

Fig 19: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 220

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Model 221 with halogen headlamps

Fig 20: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 221

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Model 221 with xenon headlamps

Fig 21: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 221

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Model 230

Shown on vehicle up to 28.1.08

Fig 22: Identifying Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 230

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Model 245 with halogen headlamps

Fig 23: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 245

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Model 245 with xenon headlamps

Fig 24: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 245

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Model 251 with halogen headlamps

Fig 25: Identifying Halogen Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 251

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Model 251 with xenon headlamps

Fig 26: Identifying Xenon Headlamp Units & Lever - Model 251

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