Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR 1999, Owner'S Manual

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A djusting H eadlam p Aim
C orrect headlam p adjustm ent is
extrem ely im portant. To check and
readjust a headlam p, follow steps 1
through 6. Please note:
• Low beam adjustm ents
sim ultaneously aim the high
beam.
• Vehicle shouid have a normal
trunk load.
• Vertical aim adjustm ents
change horizontal aim.
1. Park vehicle on level surface
approxim ately 25 ft. (7.6 m)
from a vertical test screen or
wall. The centerline of the
vehicle m ust be at a 90° angle
to the test screen.
2. (Low beam s on):
Using a ca rp en te r's level, align
and m ark a vertical centerline
(11) on the test screen using the
vertex o f the angle form ed in
each beam image. As a check,
the distance between ce nte r­
lines should be 45 7/8 inches
(1165 mm). If the distance does
not check, have the system verified
at an authorized M ercedes-Benz
dealer.
3. Open hood.
4. Vertical headlam p aim
(low beam s on):
Turn adjusting screw (2) (coun­
terclockw ise to adjust headlam p
dow nw ard, clockw ise upward)
until bubble in the level (3) is
centered on the “0” mark.
G raduations: 0.18° pitch.
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