Headlight Aiming

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Turn off the light before adjusting the headlight aiming. If it is necessary to inspect the aiming, do not turn on the lamp for more than two minutes.

Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure of the following:

NOTE:

The area around the headlight does not have any scratch, damage or other type of deformation.
Vehicle is parked on a level surface.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle's fuel tank is full.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

Cover the headlight that is not being adjusted with a cloth.
Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam while displaying the beam on the screen.

NOTE: Adjust the vertical beam level (A) first, then horizontal beam level (B) using a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Locating Headlight Aiming Adjusting Screw

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Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Aiming Adjustment Dimension

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AIMING ADJUSTMENT DIMENSION CHART

W mm (in)	H mm (in)	h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
1,235(48.6)	7601 (29.9)	21 (0.83)