Headlamp: Adjustments

CAUTION: Headlight become very hot in use; do not touch them or any attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned off.

Before adjusting the headlights:
- Park the vehicle on level surface.
- Make sure the tire pressures are correct.
- The driver or someone who weighs the same should sit in the driver's seat.

1. Open the hood.




2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator. The "0" mark on the horizontal indicator gear should be aligned with the mark on the horizontal indicator.




3. Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble should be centered underneath the longest scribe mark on the gauge.
4. If either indicator is not aligned with its "0"mark as described, an adjustment can be made by using a Phillips screwdriver.
5. Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turning the adjusters.




6. After headlight replacement, it may be necessary to readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
- First install the headlight, and adjust its horizontal and vertical aimings according to local requirements.

- Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indicator gear is aligned with the mark on the horizontal indicator.
- If they are not aligned, remove the screw, adjust the indicator gear, and retighten the screw.

NOTE: As the outer lenses are made of an acrylicoated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the headlights when they are turned on.