Do I need to adjust my car's headlights for driving in Europe?

The handbook for my 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class alludes that the headlights are aligned centrally and therefore do not need any adjustment for use on the continent; however, I can't get a direct answer from my local dealer. The lights are not of the halogen type.

Can you please confirm if I need to adjust them for a holiday in France or even replace them when we go there to live next year?

Asked on 23 July 2014 by cjm

Answered by Honest John

Wait until it gets dark, point your car at a wall or a garage door, then try the lights on full and on dipped beam. If they dip downwards, okay. If they dip to the left, not okay.

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