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Light setting, headlamps (US/CA)

Light setting, headlamps (US/CA)


1. Check that all tyres have the correct air pressure.

2. Check that there is no load in the car.

3. Check fuel quantity. Compensate with load in the luggage compartment:

half tank - 25 kg; empty tank - 50 kg

4. One person or a 75 kg load should be in the driver's seat.

5. The car should be free from snow and ice.

6. Park the car on a flat surface.

7. Stabilise the suspension by rocking the car.

8. Check the mounting of the bulb in the headlamp.

9. Switch on the ignition.


Light setting against a wall


1. Park the car 25 ft (7.6 m) from the wall.


Note

The headlamps should be set with a 2 inch downward angle at 25 ft (5 cm at 7.6 m)


2. Measure from the ground to the mark on the headlamp lens, deduct 2 inches (5 cm) and note the measurement.

3. Take the same measurement as noted in point 2. Draw a horizontal line as wide as the car on the wall.

4. Xenon headlamp: Start the engine, allow the headlamps to do a reference shine and then switch off the engine.

5. Switch on dipped beam.

6. Screen off the headlamp not being set.

7. When the light setting is correct, the base line of the light image should match the horizontal line on the wall.

8. Adjust the light image vertically until the base line matches the horizontal line on the wall. Tighten both screws equally in the same direction.



Light setting with special equipment


1. For handling of light setting equipment, see the user's manual from the manufacturer.

2. Adjust the light image vertically. Tighten both screws equally in the same direction.