Headlamp: Adjustments

Headlamp: Aiming Adjustment







NOTE:
- For headlamp aiming details, refer to the regulations in your area.
- If vehicle front body has been repaired 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 N.m (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 below.
- Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.

Headlamp Aiming







Aiming Chart