Headlight Adjustment

ShortShift · 01-17-2007

Hi Dan, Can you advise how to adjust the dip pattern of the headlights (standard units) for continental driving. The handbook says this can be done, which would be preferable to using the 'beam deflecter stickers.'

Cheers, ShortShift

**DansSlk** · 01-17-2007

Sorry mate i don't think i follow.

Do you mean setting them up for driving on the continent

ShortShift · 01-18-2007

Hi Dan, Yes for continental driving. The owners manual (page 196 driving abroad) says the dipped beam pattern can be adjusted from assymmetrical (in the UK dipping to the left) to symmetrical, which i presume is a straight ahead / neutral type of pattern, which is suitable for driving on the opposite side of the road. Any help you can offer would be appreciated. Cheers.

**DansSlk** · 01-18-2007

OK mate best thing just pop it into the dealer they will do it for free its a pain in the ass to get it done very tight fit.

Let them scratch themselves to pieces instead of you.

Won't need an appointment its not so much time intensive as painful

ShortShift · 01-19-2007

OK Dan, Thanks, will do. Cheers.

01-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
ShortShift SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Headlight Adjustment Hi Dan, Can you advise how to adjust the dip pattern of the headlights (standard units) for continental driving. The handbook says this can be done, which would be preferable to using the 'beam deflecter stickers.' Cheers, ShortShift

01-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Sorry mate i don't think i follow. Do you mean setting them up for driving on the continent __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-18-2007	#4 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	OK mate best thing just pop it into the dealer they will do it for free its a pain in the ass to get it done very tight fit. Let them scratch themselves to pieces instead of you. Won't need an appointment its not so much time intensive as painful __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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01-18-2007	#3 (permalink)
ShortShift SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dan, Yes for continental driving. The owners manual (page 196 driving abroad) says the dipped beam pattern can be adjusted from assymmetrical (in the UK dipping to the left) to symmetrical, which i presume is a straight ahead / neutral type of pattern, which is suitable for driving on the opposite side of the road. Any help you can offer would be appreciated. Cheers.

01-19-2007	#5 (permalink)
ShortShift SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK Dan, Thanks, will do. Cheers.

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