Adjust Headlights Using a Wall

Enter headlight adjustment mode:

On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights .

If prompted to calibrate the headlights (Figure A), continue to substep 3. If prompted to adjust the headlights (Figure B), skip to step 2.

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Figure A

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Figure B

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Follow the prompts on the touchscreen to calibrate the headlights. Calibration is complete when all 4 checks have transitioned from "red" to "green".
NOTE: The calibration drive can take up to 2 km.
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To ensure an accurate calibration:
- After turning on the drive rails, wait for at least 1 second before switching to Drive .
- Close all vehicle doors and do not open the doors while performing the calibration drive.
- After stopping the vehicle, wait at least 1 second before opening the doors.
- Do not drive the vehicle in reverse for more than 10 meters. If this is unavoidable due to garage logistics, start the headlight calibration after the vehicle has exited the garage.
After headlight calibration is complete, the headlights can be adjusted. Continue to the next step.

Apply tape to a wall 23.6 in (60 cm) from the ground (distance X).

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Apply tape to the floor 31.1 ft (9.5 m) from the wall so that the headlights are 10 m away from the wall.
NOTE: EU vehicles require a 1% downward inclination in the headlight beam. For example, a vehicle parked 10 m from the wall would have 10 cm beam drop, from 70 cm height at the lens to 60 cm height at the wall.
Park the vehicle on a flat surface perpendicular to a wall, aligning the front fascia with the tape on the floor.

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Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
Use a laser measure to make sure the vehicle is positioned perpendicular to the wall. Measure the distance from the center of both front wheels to the wall. Both measurements from the center of the wheels to the wall should be equal. If the measurements are unequal, re-position vehicle accordingly.
Use a laser measure to determine the center point of the vehicle. Hold the laser measure perpendicular to the wall and project the laser onto the center point of the vehicle. Mark the center line on the wall with a piece of tape.

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Measure 28 in (72 cm) horizontally on either side of the center line (distance Y), and then mark these measurements.

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Add a vertical strip of tape to both marks made in the step above to make targets for the horizontal headlight alignment.

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Open the LH front door.
Place weight in the driver's seat equal to approximately 75 kg.
If not already activated, enter headlight adjustment mode. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch: Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights .
Use a shop towel to completely cover the RH headlight.

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On the vehicle touch screen, select Left .
On the steering wheel, use the left scroll wheel to adjust the beam level. Adjust the LH headlight so that the top right part of the beam aligns with the tape mark on the wall, and the angled portions align as shown.

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When LH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the RH headlight.
Use a shop towel to completely cover the LH headlight.

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On the vehicle touch screen, select Right .
On the steering wheel, use the right scroll wheel to adjust the beam level. Adjust the RH headlight so that the top right part of the beam aligns with the tape mark on the wall, and the angled portions align as shown.

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When RH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the LH headlight.
Exit headlight adjustment mode from the vehicle center display.
Remove the weight from the driver's seat.
Close the LH front door.