Adjusting Matrix Led Headlights

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The terms "Ignition on" and "Starting engine" are re-defined for fully electric vehicles (battery electric vehicles - BEV).

Establishing operational readiness/Ignition on: 

Prerequisites for establishing operational readiness: High-voltage battery is sufficiently charged, remove vehicle charging cable from the vehicle charge port, put driver's key in the emergency start tray.

Establishing operational readiness automatically: Get into the vehicle and close the driver's door. The driver's key is recognized inside the vehicle. Operational readiness is established.

Establishing operational readiness manually: Press Start/Stop switch. The driver's key is recognized inside the vehicle. Operational readiness is established.

Establishing operational readiness/Starting engine: 

Establish operational readiness and engage transmission range. The vehicle is now ready to drive and can be moved.

Ending operational readiness/Switching off ignition 

Ending operational readiness automatically: Get out of the vehicle with the driver's key and close the driver door. The driver's key is no longer detected outside the vehicle. Operational readiness ends.

Ending operational readiness manually: Press Start/Stop switch until the instrument cluster is switched off.

Ending driving readiness/Stopping engine 

Vehicle is stationary: Press the P  button on the instrument cluster. The vehicle is parked.

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Headlights that are not adjusted correctly at the sides, particularly MXB headlights, can have a considerable dazzling effect.

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Use > VAS 5208A - Headlight aiming device  or > VAS 621 001 - Headlight adjusting  unit for adjusting the Matrix LED headlights.

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Only for C02 vehicles:  Lateral adjustment of the headlights is not permitted. The adjusting screw is blocked by a seal.

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Check the following when adjusting the headlight:

• Vehicle and headlight aiming device must be standing on a level surface. 
• Vehicle must not be loaded and the tyre pressure must comply with the specified values. 
• Steering in straight-ahead position. 
• Headlight adjustment is performed with the ignition on/vehicle ready for operation. 

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The instructions in the Tester  take precedence, since the description may be different with later Tester releases.

The procedure described here has been structured in general terms. Different text or additional information may appear in the Tester. 

1. Align headlight aiming device parallel to the vehicle and position it with respect to the centre axis and height of the dipped beam headlight.
2. Establish operational readiness on the vehicle and switch on dipped beam headlights.
3. The luggage compartment lid must be open so that adjustment light distribution is activated automatically.

   Not for C02 vehicles. Continue with Step  5.

4. Only for C02 vehicles: 

   Adjustment light distribution does not need to be activated for height adjustment.

   1. 4.1  Open luggage compartment lid and activate adjustment light distribution manually using the Tester.
   2. 4.2  Connect the Tester to the vehicle and start it.
   3. 4.3  Select the vehicle type if required.
   4. 4.4  Select the Assistance systems  control unit in the overview.  Press F12 to continue. The message "Create Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL)?" appears. Press F11 to continue.
   5. 4.5 Drive links/checks  must be selected.
   6. 4.6 Matrix LED headlights  must be selected. Press F12 to continue.
   7. 4.7 Activation of Matrix LED headlights adjustment light for USA  must now be selected. Press F12 to continue.
   8. 4.8  Read and follow the instructions and information on the Tester. Press F8 to start.
5. Adjust headlights.
   1. 5.1  Height adjustment: Adjust light/dark limit well below the nominal value using adjusting screw -A-  .

      Then, adjust nominal value from bottom to top.

      Adjustment value > Adjustment value - 1 % +/- 0.2 % 

   2. 5.2  Lateral adjustment: Adjust vertical edge of the adjustment pixel -E-  to adjustment position using the adjusting screw -B-  . Adjustment value > Adjustment value 0 % +/- 0.2 % 

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      Setting MATRIX LED headlights

      A	Height adjustment
      B	Lateral adjustment

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      Adjusting MATRIX LED headlights

6. Only for C02 vehicles: 
   1. 6.1  Check that the seal at the adjusting screw for lateral adjustment of headlights is fitted.
   2. 6.2  If the seal is lost or damaged, replace it.