Headlamp: Adjustments
Before adjusting the headlights:Headlight Adjustment:
^ Park the car on level ground.
^ Make sure the fuel tank is full.
^ The driver or someone who weighs the same should sit the driver's seat.
^ Load the trunk with the items you usually carry. (If you usually pull a trailer, attach it to the car.)
^ Push down on the front and rear bumpers several times to make sure the car is sitting normally.
CAUTION: Halogen headlights become very hot in use; do not touch them or the attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned OFF.
1. Open the hood.
Headlight Adjustment:
2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator. The "O" mark on the horizontal indicator gear should be aligned with the mark on the horizontal indicator.
NOTE: The illustration shows the right side adjuster.
3. Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble should be centered underneath the longest scribe mark on the gauge.
Headlight Adjustment:
4. If either indicator is not aligned with its "O" mark as described above, an adjustment can be made by using a Phillips screwdriver.
5. Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turning the adjusters.
Headlight Adjustment:
6. After headlight replacement. it may be necessary to readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
^ First install the headlight, and adjust its horizontal and vertical aimings according to local requirements.
^ Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indicator gear is aligned with the mark on the horizontal indicator.
- If they are not aligned. remove the screw, adjust the indicator gear. and retighten the screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made of an acrylicoated. polycarbonated material, do not cover the headlights when they are turned ON.