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Wall Method

  1. Apply tape to wall 27.126 inches (68.9 cm) from the ground
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  2. Apply tape to floor 25 feet (7.6 m) from the wall
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  3. Park vehicle on flat level surface perpendicular to wall and align front fascia with tape on floor
    NOTE: Choose a dark work area with low ambient lighting for best results, Ensure tire pressure is set to specification
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  4. Project a laser perpendicular to the wall onto the center point of the vehicle, then mark a center-line on the wall
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  5. Measure 78 cm from center and make a mark on both sides of the center-line
    NOTE: These reference marks will be the targets for horizontal adjustment
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  6. Open LH front door
  7. Lower LH front window
  8. Set air suspension ride height to "Medium"
    NOTE: Using center display, Controls > Suspension > "Medium", Re-select ride high setting to "Medium" to ensure leveling is complete
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  9. Enter headlight adjustment mode through center display
    NOTE: via Controls > Service > Adjust Headlamps
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  10. Vehicle will automatically perform headlight calibration
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  11. Completely cover RH headlight
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  12. Select "Left" then use left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level
    NOTE: Adjust LH headlight so that top of horizontal beam aligns with tape mark on wall, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with LH reference tape, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
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  13. Remove cover from RH headlight then completely cover LH headlight
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  14. Select "Right" then use left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level
    NOTE: Adjust RH headlight so that top of horizontal beam aligns with tape mark on wall, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with RH reference tape, Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
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  15. Exit headlight adjustment mode from the center display
    NOTE: Select "X" located at top left of display
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  16. Remove cover from LH headlight
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  17. Raise LH front window
  18. Close LH front door