Lighting and Horns: Adjustments

HEADLAMP


Aiming Adjustment


PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
- For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
- Perform aiming adjustment if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the front combination lamp assembly has been replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
- Adjust the tire pressure to specification.
- Position 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).
- Ensure engine coolant and engine oil are filled to correct levels and fuel tank is full.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Wipe off dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:
Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).






Aiming Adjustment procedure
1. Position the screen.

NOTE:
- Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
- Place the screen on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the screen with the vehicle. Maintain 7.62 m (25 ft) between the headlamp bulb center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON.

CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with tape, etc. The lens is made of resin.

NOTE:
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- For horizontal aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point.










- Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.