00 00... Checking lighting system

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 00 00... Checking lighting system
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  • Check lighting system for correct operation:
    • Check headlights, rear lights and associated telltale/indicator lamps
    • Check headlight adjustment
    • Check side lights, parking lights, dipped-beam and main-beam headlights for correct operation
    • Check headlight flasher for correct operation
    • Check signal horn
    • Check left/right direction indicators and hazard warning system for correct operation
    • Check brake lights for correct operation
    • Check reversing lights and license plate lights for correct operation
    • Check front and rear fog lights for correct operation
    • Check interior lights (assembly: interior lights, footwell lights, luggage compartment lights, glovebox light) for correct operation
    • Check instrument and indication field lighting
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