Light setting, headlamps (US/CA)
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Light setting, headlamps (US/CA)
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Check that all tyres have the correct air pressure.
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Check that there is no load in the car.
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Check fuel quantity. Compensate with load in the luggage compartment:
half tank - 25 kg; empty tank - 50 kg
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One person or a 75 kg load should be in the driver's seat.
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The car should be free from snow and ice.
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Park the car on a flat surface.
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Stabilise the suspension by rocking the car.
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Check the mounting of the bulb in the headlamp.
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9.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Light setting against a wall
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Park the car 25 ft (7.6 m) from the wall.
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Note
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The headlamps should be set with a 2 inch downward angle at 25 ft (5 cm at 7.6 m)
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Measure from the ground to the mark on the headlamp lens, deduct 2 inches (5 cm) and note the measurement.
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Take the same measurement as noted in point 2. Draw a horizontal line as wide as the car on the wall.
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Xenon headlamp:
Start the engine, allow the headlamps to do a reference shine and then switch off the engine.
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Switch on dipped beam.
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Screen off the headlamp not being set.
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When the light setting is correct, the base line of the light image should match the horizontal line on the wall.
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Adjust the light image vertically until the base line matches the horizontal line on the wall. Tighten both screws equally in the same direction.
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Light setting with special equipment
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For handling of light setting equipment, see the user's manual from the manufacturer.
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Adjust the light image vertically. Tighten both screws equally in the same direction.
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