FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Before Adjustment



Headlamp Alignment







(Not US and CA markets)

Check the condition and alignment of the headlamps and fog lights.

1 = vertical
2 = horizontal

IMPORTANT: If the car is equipped with a headlamp beam adjustment switch, always set the switch to 0 before checking and adjusting headlamp alignment.

Before adjustment:
- Check that all tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
- Make sure there is no luggage in the car.
- Check the amount of fuel in the tank. Compensate by placing a load in the luggage compartment,
tank half full - 25 kg
tank empty - 50 kg
- Position the car on a level surface.







(US and CA markets)







Check the condition and alignment of the headlamps and fog lights.

A = Vertical adjustment
B = Indicates correct height
1 = Indicates correct horizontal position
2 = Horizontal adjustment

Before adjustment:
- Check that all tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
- Make sure there is no luggage in the car.
- Check the amount of fuel in the tank. Compensate by placing a load in the luggage compartment,
tank half full - 25 kg
tank empty - 50 kg
- One person or a 75 kg load should be placed in the driver's seat.
- The car must be clear of snow and ice







- Position the car on a level surface.
- Stabilize the suspension by rocking the car