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runs vertically over the entire measuring device line.

Note

♦

The light-dark separation mark is the measurement from the

ground to the centre of the headlight minus 5.00 cm in for 10.94

yd of distance.

♦

The light-dark separation mark is the measurement from the

ground to the centre of the headlight minus 0.98 in in for 5 m

of distance.

Additional headlights:
– Additional headlights from other systems, installed afterwards,

must be installed according to their instructions.

4.41.3

Adjust the headlights

Main headlights
Main right headlight (the left headlight adjustment screws are

positioned symmetrically).
– Adjust the headlights from the front, with a suitable Philips

wrench.

On the left headlight, both set screws are arranged symmetrically.

Note

Please check also if both headlights move symmetrically when

positioning the light range.

Fog lights
– To reduce the beam focus, turn the setscrew to the right. A

side adjustment is not expected.

On the left headlight, the setscrew is arranged symmetrically.

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headlight.

– Press the headlight or move it forward -c- to the vertical ad‐

justment (height).

– Press the headlight in -a- or -b- for horizontal adjustment (right

and left).

4.42

Perform a test run

The following items depend on the vehicle equipment and local

conditions (city/country).
During a test run, evaluate the following items:
– Engine: Power, ignition failures, idle speed behavior, acceler‐

ation.

– Clutch: Starting performance, pedal force, smell.
– Transmission: Mobility, position of the selection lever.
– ABS operation: During an ABS-controlled braking, a slight

pulsing on the brake pedal should be noticed.

– Service brake and parking brake: Operation, idle stroke and

action, one-side pulls, trepidations, noises.

– Steering wheel: Operation, steering wheel play, steering

wheel in intermediate position with front wheels in straight po‐

sition.

– Radio: Reception, interference noises.
– Air conditioning: Operation.
– Vehicle: Offsets on a straight run (level road).
– Balancing: Wheels, drive shafts.
– Wheel roller bearing: Noises.
– Engine: Hot start behaviour.

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Additional tasks due to country legis‐

lation

Note

The exhaust gas tests are valid only for countries that do not have

specific guidelines for the exhaust gas test.

5.1

Exhaust gas test

Note

♦

Follow the specific rules for the country.

♦

The exhaust gas tests described below were performed in

compliance with the rules in force in Germany.

Intervals for the exhaust gas test in Germany:
Vehicles with catalytic converter adjusted or vehicles with diesel

engines:
♦ 3 years after the first approval and, then, every 2 years.
♦ Vehicles for commercial transport of people, such as, for ex‐

ample, taxis: at every 1 year.

Exhaust gas test for diesel engines 

⇒ page 113

 .

Exhaust gas test for petrol engines 

⇒ page 99

 .

5.1.1

Exhaust gas test for petrol engines

Exhaust gas test for petrol engines without OBD
Exhaust gas test for petrol engines with OBD
The test sequence was prepared for the test execution with the

combination of test devices for analyzing exhaust gases, com‐

prised of:

Note

♦

The description below refers to vehicles equipped with “On-

Board Diagnosis”, OBD, with catalytic converter adjusted.

♦

The OBD checks all components and systems that influence

the quality of the exhaust gases.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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TESTER -VAS 6300-

♦ OBD adapter cable -VAS 5052/16-

Note

♦

It is only possible to perform an exhaust gas test when all de‐

vices from the Gas tester - 4 components (CO, CO2, HC and

O2) or GAS TESTER -VAS 6300- are working and connected

with one another, according to the operation instructions.

♦

All works to be performed are indicated by the Gas tester - 4

components (CO, CO2, HC and O2) or GAS TESTER -VAS

6300- .

Prior conditions for inspection:
• All conditions for inspection and data necessary for the ex‐

haust gas test are available on the exhaust gas test datasheet

for the respective engine ⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emission

test.

• The exhaust gas test datasheet must be printed to enable the

barcode reading.

• Automatic gearbox: selector level in position “P” or “N”.
• Mechanical transmission: selector lever in “neutral gear”.
• Handbrake operated.
– Perform the exhaust gas test according to the instructions on

the screen.

Startup screen:
– Select the function-arrow-, “Exhaust gas test”.

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