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Headlamp: Adjustments

Aiming Adjustment






NOTE:
- For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
- If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp aiming.

Before performing headlamp aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Confirm which type of headlamp is in vehicle.
- 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.

Headlamp Aiming






- 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.