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Headlamp: Adjustments

FOR USA/CANADA




Aiming Adjustment
For details, refer to the regulations in your state.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
2. Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
3. Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position). Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
4. Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM

NOTE: Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.

1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.




If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming. Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.
- Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.