Headlight Aiming

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NOTE: Aiming of this headlight can be adjusted only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.

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

NOTE: Before checking the headlight beam level, 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 a level surface.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
Measure the heights of headlights and the distance between the centers of left and right LO beam bulbs.
Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern.
NOTE: Adjust the headlight beam level by turning the adjusting screw. The adjusting screw can be accessed from a direction described in the illustration.

Fig 1: Locating Headlights Adjusting Screw
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Fig 2: Adjusting Headlight Beam Level
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HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL REFERENCE CHART

h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft) 21 (0.83)

NOTE: Check the bulb center mark on the inner side of the lens of bulb center marking.

Fig 3: Checking Bulb Center Mark On Inner Side Of Lens Of Bulb Center Marking
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