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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1927 (LIGHTS - REPAIR)LAMP SETTINGS63 10... TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

63 10... Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 63 10... Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment
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IMPORTANT: Do not perform headlight adjustment immediately after lowering the vehicle on the vehicle hoist. In this case, move the vehicle for approx. 15 m on its own wheels before adjustment.
  • Refer to the operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device
  • Park vehicle on flat and even surface.
  • Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
  • Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
  • Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
  • Only halogen headlight, fog light and headlight for Dynamic Light Spot:
    • Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
    • Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
  • Switch the ignition on.
  • Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move handwheel to neutral position (1).
  • Light switch must be in "low beam/driving light" position (3).
  • Do not carry out the headlight adjustment in the "automatic driving lights control" light switch position (2).
  • Version with Xenon or LED (automatic headlight beam throw adjustment): Wait 80 s after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
Fig 1: Identifying Light Switch
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