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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2234 (LIGHTS - REPAIR)HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT63 10... ADJUST HEADLIGHTS FOR TARGETED ILLUMINATION (DYNAMIC LIGHT SPOT) (WITH HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE MAHA LITE 3 AS OF SOFTWARE VERSION V 0.78...)NOTES
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

63 10... Adjust headlights for targeted illumination (Dynamic Light Spot) (with headlight adjustment device MAHA Lite 3 as of software Version V 0.78...): Notes

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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NOTE: Repair instructions apply only  to software release from version V 0.78... 
Software release is shown for a short time in the display after the device is switched on.

Comply with test prerequisites for HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT .

Functional description of Dynamic Light Spot: see LEFT-HAND TARGETED ILLUMINATION AND RIGHT-HAND TARGETED ILLUMINATION .

Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device! 

NOTE: Dynamic Light Spot headlight must be adjusted in the following cases: 
  • After removing and installing/replacing the Dynamic Light Spot headlight
  • After removing and installing/replacing the front bumper panel
  • In the event of customer complaints about the lighting performance

Switch on the headlight adjustment device by pressing any button.

Press F2  button. The shown display screen appears.

Perform the following settings: 

  1. The passenger car must be selected.
  2. Enter the setting dimension of the Dynamic Light Spot via the buttons F1/F2: 0 % 
  3. The right/left-hand traffic must be selected according to the country.
  4. Select the headlight type via the button F3  :
    • EC LED 
      Fig 1: Selecting Options On Adjustment Device Screen
      G09881252Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The adjusted values are adopted for future measurements.

Switch the ignition on.

Perform test procedure via path:

  • Body
  • Lights
  • Targeted headlight illumination

Press the button for the respective side of the vehicle (1) until  symbol (2) appears.

The following symbols appear in the display:

  • K. (5): Adjustment is optimal.
  • K. (4): Setting lies in the legal tolerance range. Adjust Dynamic Light Spot headlight until O. K. (5) is displayed.
  • Arrows (3): Setting is incorrect. Use the arrows (3) to adjust the Dynamic Light Spot headlight until O. K. (5) is displayed.
    Fig 2: Pressing Button For Respective Side Of Vehicle
    G09881253Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If necessary, adjust headlights for targeted illumination.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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