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Headlamp: Adjustments



NOTE: As this headlight is the "VISUAL AIMING TYPE", it is possible to adjust aiming only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.

CAUTION: Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming. If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on for more than two minutes.

NOTE: Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the following:
* The area around the headlight has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
* Vehicle is parked on level ground.
* The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
* Vehicle's gas tank is fully charged.
* Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
* Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.











ADJUSTMENT / HEADLIGHT AIMING
1. Place a cloth over the headlight that does not require aiming adjustment.
2. Turn the headlight on and then adjust the low beam pattern to the following positions on the screen.


CAUTION: Do not perform lateral headlight aiming adjustment.

NOTE: Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting screw (A).