Fog/Driving Lamp: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT1. PUT VEHICLE THESE CONDITIONS
a. Prepare vehicle in the following conditions.
- Check that any damage or deformation does not exist on the body around the fog lamps.
- Fuel tank is full.
- The tire inflation pressure is at the specified level.
- Vehicle is parked on a level surface.
- A person having an average weight (68 kg (149.91 lb)) sits in the driver's seat.
- Vehicle is bounced up and down to stabilize the suspension to the normal position.
b. Prepare a thick white paper (draw base lines).
HINT: Stand the paper against a wall.
1. V line (Vehicle center position)
Draw a vertical line down the center of the paper in order to align it with the center of the vehicle.
2. H line (Fog lamp height)
Draw a horizontal line across the paper at the same height from the ground as the center mark for the fog lamps.
3. V LH line, V RH line (Center mark position of right and left fog lamps)
Draw vertical lines, for left and right, at the same position as the center mark for the fog lamps.
2. CHECK FOG LIGHT AIM
a. Check the fog lamp aim.
1. Align the paper and vehicle.
- Make the distance of 3 m (9.84 ft) between the fog lamps and the paper. Place the paper against a wall with the H line being at the same height as the center mark.
- Align the center of the vehicle with the V line on the paper, and ensure that the paper is at a 90 ° angle in accordance to the V line.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn on the fog lamps and check that the aim is within the specified values shown in the illustration.
3. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIM
a. Using a screwdriver, adjust the fog lamp aim within the specified range by turning aiming screw.
HINT: The optical aim moves upward when turning a screwdriver clockwise, while it moves downward when turning a screwdriver counterclockwise.