Body Electrical Equipment

Headlight Beam Adjustment

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винты фар (показана левая главная фара, у правой фары регулировочные винты расположеныHeadlight adjusting screws (left main headlight shown, right headlight adjusting screws are arranged mirror-wise) 1 – vertical adjustment 2 – horizontal adjustment

PROCEDURE

1. For safe driving, correct headlight adjustment is very important. Precise headlight adjustment is only possible with special equipment. Therefore, only the location of the headlight adjustment and the conditions that must be met for correct adjustment are shown here.

2. Fog lights, if fitted, are also adjusted when adjusting the headlights. Adjustment conditions

PROCEDURE

1. Tyres must be inflated to the specified air pressure.

2. The vehicle must not be loaded. A load of 75 kg (one person) must be placed on the driver's seat.

3. Fill the fuel tank to at least 90%.

4. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

5. Press down firmly on the front of the vehicle several times so that the front suspension struts settle into their correct position.

6. Set the headlight range adjustment to "0".

7. Headlights must be adjusted only with low beam. The inclination is x = 10 cm per 10 m of length for a standard headlight. The inclination ratio is stamped on the headlight holder (1.0% 10 cm per 10 m) (C and arrow). Adjustment

PROCEDURE

1. Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the holes (A/B) or (1/2) in the lock holder.

2. Turn the adjusting screws until the correct setting is achieved.

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