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Headlight readjustment (BMW 3 Series E46)
Before crossing the border of a country with a different direction of travel, the following steps should be taken to readjust the headlights:
Contact a BMW service station, where a removable film for headlights is offered, which prevents oncoming drivers from being dazzled. Information on applying the film is contained in the supposed instructions.
On the back of the headlights, turn the adjustment knob:
Left-hand traffic - turn the handle to the letter "L".
Right hand traffic - turn the handle to the letter "R".
Cars without xenon headlights
Contact a BMW service station, where a removable film for headlights is offered, which prevents oncoming drivers from being dazzled. Information on applying the film is contained in the supposed instructions.
Cars with xenon headlights*

On the back of the headlights, turn the adjustment knob:
Left-hand traffic - turn the handle to the letter "L".
Right hand traffic - turn the handle to the letter "R".
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