Headlight Aiming

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NOTE: As this headlight is the "VISUAL AIMING TYPE", it is possible to adjust aiming only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.

CAUTION: Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming. If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on for more than two minutes.

NOTE: Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the following:

The area around the headlight has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
Vehicle is parked on level ground.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle's gas tank is fully charged.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern to the following positions on the screen.

NOTE: Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting screw (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Screw (Single-Bulb Type)

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Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Screw (Dual-Bulb Type)

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Fig 3: Adjusting Single-Bulb & Double-Bulb Headlight

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