Headlight Beam Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not apply the tape on the lens or place the cloth over it. It may raise the temperature in the light and cause deformation/bubble formations of the plastic lens.
- Turn off the light before adjusting the headlight beam level. If it is necessary to inspect the beam level, do not keep the light on for two minutes or more.
- When blocking the light emitted from the headlight, use a light shield or equivalent.
Do not apply the tape on the lens or place the cloth over it. It may raise the temperature in the light and cause deformation/bubble formations of the plastic lens.
- Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure of the following:
- The area around the headlight has not sustained any scratches, 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 fully filled.
- Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
- Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
- Measure the distance between the low beam bulb centers and the height of the bulb center.CAUTION: Check the bulb center mark on the inner side of the lens since the low beam bulb center will differ according to bulb shape.
- Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern.