Headlamp: Adjustments

Aiming Adjustment




For details, refer to the regulations in your area.

NOTE: If vehicle front body has been repaired and /or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp aiming.

- Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Confirm headlamp aiming switch is set to "0" (zero) position.
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- 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.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM

CAUTION: Do not tighten adjustment screw beyond a torque of 1.67 Nm (17 kg-cm, 14.8 in-lb) or damage may occur.

NOTE: By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is adjustable.

1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjustment screw to perform aiming adjustment.
3. Adjust beam pattern until cut-off line (top edge of illumination area) is positioned at same height off ground as bulb center (on H-line). Measure cut-off line within distance A on H-line. See aiming chart.
- Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.

HEADLAMP AIMING




Aiming Chart

A (Minimum acceptable vertical aim dimension) -3.3 mm (0.13 in) 0.025 degree up

B (Maximum acceptable vertical aim dimension) 36.6 mm (1.44 in) 0.275degree down