AH82.10-P-0001-01A Adjusting Headlamps When Driving Abroad

AH82.10-P-0001-01A Adjusting Headlamps When Driving Abroad
- Headlamp with projection system (with halogen or xenon headlamp)

With model 164, 169, 171, 203 with halogen headlamp, model 204, 211 with bi-xenon headlamp unit, model 209, 215, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251, the headlamps are adjusted mechanically.
Pressing a lever changes the position of a movable covering. The movable covering then covers up the part of the light beam which - through corresponding projection - is responsible for illuminating the edge of the roadway.

The lever for this purpose is located next to the bulb and can be accessed after removing the corresponding cover on the headlamp housing.

The lever's location, version and actuation are dependent on the manufacturer of the headlamp and the model.

Observe the safety regulations pertaining to handling high-voltage parts on xenon and bi-xenon headlamps.

With model 211 with code (621) Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic) or code (622) Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic), the headlamps are adjusted electronically using Star Diagnosis.

With model 216 the headlamps are adjusted electronically using Star Diagnosis.

On model 212, 207 with bi-xenon headlamps, the headlamps are adjusted electronically using Star Diagnosis.

The setting must be checked after the adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

On model 204.9, 207, 212 with halogen headlamps the headlamps are adjusted using the headlamp range controller.
The headlamp setting must be checked before adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

Changing the light beam after adjusting the movable cover (2) (view from behind through the lamp aperture (3).
The overview shows the status for righthand traffic.

Component Identification:

Model 204.9 with halogen headlamps
The headlamps are adjusted using the headlamp range controllers.
Procedure:
^ with normal load, turn headlamp range controller to position 1

After returning to country of registration, turn headlamp range controller back to position 0.

^ with heavy load, turn headlamp range controller to position 2

After unloading vehicle, turn headlamp range controller back to position 1.

Component Identification:

Only one of the two levers (7) must be adjusted. The other lever (7) moves automatically in parallel.

Component Identification:

Model 211 with code (621) Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic) or code (622) Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic) and model 216

The headlamps are not adjusted manually. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:
^ Menu item "Control units"
^ Menu item "Design"
^ Menu item "Left xenon headlamp control unit"
^ "Control unit adaptations" menu item

Model 212, 207 with halogen headlamps

The headlamps are adjusted using the headlamp range controllers.

Procedure:
^ Change headlamp adjustment using headlamp range control to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic

Turn headlamp range control to position 0 after returning to the country in which the car is registered.

Model 212, 207 with bi-xenon headlamps

The headlamps are not adjusted manually. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:
^ Menu item "Control units"
^ Menu item "Design"
^ Menu item "Left xenon headlamp control unit"
^ "Control unit adaptations" menu item

Component Identification: