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Headlamp: Adjustments





HEADLAMP (FOR USA)


Aiming Adjustment












PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
2. Place vehicle on level surface.
3. Set that there is no-load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level and full fuel tank, spare tire, jack and tools are in place.

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam ON.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.

ADJUSTMENT USING AN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN (LIGHT/DARK BORDERLINE)










- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- For vertical headlamp aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is positioned per specified dimensions.