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Adjusting Main Headlights

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  1. Position headlight aiming device -1-  and align it with the center axis -2-  of the dipped beam headlight. → Adjustment value: 775 mm 
    Fig 1: Aligning Headlight Aiming Device With Centre Axis
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  2. Switch on ignition.
  3. Adjust headlights.
    1. 3.1. Lateral adjustment: adjust salient point of the light/dark border to center height adjustment position using adjusting screw -1-  .
    2. 3.2. Height adjustment: adjust light/dark border of vehicle using adjusting screw -2-  . → Adjustment value: - 1 % 
      Fig 2: Adjusting Light/Dark Border Of Vehicle Using Adjusting Screw
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      Fig 3: Identifying Headlights Dimension
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  4. In the case of Xenon headlights and LED headlights, the ignition must be switched off and back on after the adjustment has been made with the lights switched on.
  5. Then check the adjustment again.