Headlamp AimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment.However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, theheadlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may benecessary.If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, thismay also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to yourdealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to bere-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim theheadlamps as described.Notice: To make sure the headlamps are aimedproperly, read all the instructions before beginning.Failure to follow these instructions could causedamage to headlamp parts.The vehicle should:• Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) froma light colored wall.• Have all four tires on a level surface which is levelall the way to the wall.• Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall.• Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.• Be fully assembled and all other work stopped whileheadlamp aiming is being performed.• Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and oneperson or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat.• Have all tires properly inflated.• Have the spare tire is in its original location in thevehicle.Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beamheadlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctlyaimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.5-43
