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

Headlamp Aiming










Aiming Chart