HEADLAMP

Aiming Adjustment

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:

• For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
• Perform aiming adjustment if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the front combination lamp assembly has been replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to specification.
• Position 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).
• Ensure engine coolant and engine oil are filled to correct levels and fuel tank is full.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Wipe off dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:
Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

1. Position the screen.

NOTE:

• Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
• Place the screen on a plain road vertically.

2. Face the screen with the vehicle. Maintain 7.62 m (25 ft) between the headlamp bulb center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON.

CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with tape, etc. The lens is made of resin.

NOTE:

• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
• For horizontal aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point. Adjustment Using An Adjustment Screen (Light/Dark Borderline)