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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.
  1. Place a cloth over the headlight that does not require aiming adjustment.
  2. Turn the headlight on and then adjust the low beam pattern to the following positions on the screen.
CAUTION: Do not perform lateral headlight aiming adjustment.
NOTE: Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting screw (A).
Fig 1: Adjusting Headlight Aiming
G03540533Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Dimension Of Headlight Aiming
G03540534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
SPECIFICATION CHART

W mm (in) H mm (in) h mn (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
1, 140 (44.88) 733(28.9) 21 (0.83)