headlamp position
hey everyone, does anyone know how to correctly adjust the headlights? I know how to adjust them, but what is the proper position? My lights now are facing too far down, as my brights do nothing but brighten up the street maybe 20 feet ahead. thanks in advance!
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The procedure is in your owners manual. There is a lot of useful information there. If you don't have one there are a number of sites from which they can be downloaded. Here it is just in case you don't have one or can not figure out how to download one.
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle may have a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted. It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as described. The vehicle should be: . Placed so the headlamps are 7.6m (25 ft) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. . On a level surface which is level all the way to a wall. . Placed so it is at a right angle to the wall or other flat surface. . Clear of any snow, ice, or mud on it. . Fully assembled, the tires properly inflated, and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. . Normally loaded with the spare tire in its original location and a full tank of fuel and one person or 75 kg (160 lbs) sitting on the driver seat. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑5. 2. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the headlamp 3. At a wall, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and mark it. 4. Draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked it Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 5. Turn on the headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the wall. Passenger Side Shown 6. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. The adjustment screw can be turned with an E8 Torx® socket or T15 Torx® screwdriver. 7. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the beam. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 8. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the opposite headlamp |
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H3PIlot
The procedure that RKSmith163 gives here is spot on.
Remember that the headlights can only be adjusted up or down. They (car manufactures) don't give you side to side adjustments anymore It is a DOT thing. |
Bright lights on the H3 are pretty much useless anyways. The reflectors suck.
When I want to see, I use the fog lights. |
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