How are the Low Beam headlights adjusted?
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How are the Low Beam headlights adjusted?
I recently acquired a 2012 S350 and my issue is that the low beam headlights illuminate only about 35-40 feet, which at even 30 mph is not far enough. My MB dealer says that they are pre set by the onboard computer and they can't adjust them. I'm confident that the computer can be adjusted, but need to know who and where to go to change the settings. Anyone have suggestions?
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Same question here except I am 2012 S550. At 70 mph, low beams offer no safety margin. Answer maybe a bulb swap as in after market. I have not had time to research the issue. Great road car otherwise.
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So if I understand, provided one has access to a Star tool, adjustment is possible, correct?
Would a Dealer be permitted to adjust lights per owners request or is that off limits per MB?
Thanks for your help.
Last edited by Donnymac; 03-03-2014 at 10:00 AM.
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They should be able to. I had a car before this that I had adjusted higher. You may be better bringing it to an independent body shop.
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My 13's headlights are aimed too low. The auto-levelers to work fine, but I think the base-adjustment is too low. At freeway speed, the lights do not provide enough look-ahead. I found the adjustment screws so I will bring them up a bit.