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Headlamp: Adjustments






Headlight Adjustment

Adjustment

1. Headlight - Adjustment




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

Before adjusting the headlights:
* Park the vehicle on a level surface.
* Make sure the tire pressures are correct.
* The driver or someone who weighs the same should sit in the driver's seat (or use an equivalent weight).
* Unload the vehicle.

1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center (A) of the headlights.





2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).





3. Turn the low beams ON.

4. Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.

Vertical adjustment:
* Measure the height of the headlights (A).
* Adjust the upper edge of the cut line (B) to the headlight's height.









5. If necessary, open the hood and adjust the headlights to local requirements by turning the adjuster.