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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

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On vehicles fitted with this function, control A allows you to adjust the height of the beams according to the load.

Turn control A downwards to lower the headlights and upwards to raise them.

Examples of positions for adjusting control A according to the load

5 doors

Estate

4 doors

Driver alone or with front passenger

0

0

0

All seats occupied

1

1

1

Driver with passengers and luggage (or load) reaching the maximum permissible all-up weight

3

3

3

Driver without passengers and luggage (or load) reaching the maximum permissible all-up weight

3 or 4*

4

4

* depending on the vehicle

The table below gives some examples. In all cases, adjust control A according to the vehicle load so that the road can be seen and other drivers are not dazzled.

For vehicles not fitted with a control A, the headlight adjustment is automatic, depending on the vehicle load.