Prepare Vehicle For Checking/Correcting Headlamp Adjustment - AP82.10-P-8260-10F

Model 257 

1. For checking or correcting the headlamp adjustment, the vehicle must  be correctly positioned on the headlamp adjustment station and the vehicle must be in a ready-to-drive condition.

   Vehicle in ready-to-drive condition means: Correct tire pressure,

   Correctly calibrated vehicle level including zero position adjustment,

   Steering is in straight-ahead position.

   Model 257

   except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

   The vehicle must be unladen.

   Identify chassis variants 

   Check if steel springs are installed at front and rear axle or using the data card.

   Preparatory activity 

2. Close doors.
3. Activate "Comfort" mode.

   View of lower control panel in vehicle with automatic transmission and with code 448 (Touchpad) 

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4. Model 257

   with code 448 (Touchpad)

   with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

   Vehicle level button (N72/4s2) is at "normal level", LED does not light up.

5. Model 257 with transmission 725

   with code 448 (Touchpad)

   with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

   Hold down vehicle level button (N72/4s2) for 5 s and move to calibrated vehicle level, LED lights up.

   Release vehicle level button (N72/4s2) immediately after 5 seconds.

   Otherwise the vehicle runs completely to the raised level.

   The calibrated vehicle level is automatically reset after a change in ignition status or vehicle speed ≥ 2 km/h.

   Once the vehicle has moved all the way to the raised level,

   drive the vehicle at a vehicle speed of ≥ 2 km/h.