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Repair Procedures: Adjustment: Headlamp

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Type Vehicle condition H1 H2 W1 W2 Note
Halogen Without driver 698 (27.48) 1, 310 (51.57) 1, 310 (51.57) All DIM in mm (in)
With driver 688 (27.09)
LED Without driver 696 (27.4) 668 (26.3) 1, 334 (52.52) 1, 127 (44.37)
With driver 686 (27) 658 (25.9)
  1. If headlamp leveling device is equipped, adjust the headlamp leveling device switch with 0 positions.
  2. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.
  3. The low beam cut-off line should be projected as shown in the illustration.
    G14563923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    HeadLamp Aiming Guideline
    Headlamp (Center line) mounting height Nominal vertical aiming Aiming inspection limits for vertical aiming
    56 - 90 cm (22 - 36 in) 0 10 cm (4 in) up to 10 cm (4 in) down
    90 - 120 cm (26 - 48 in) 5 cm (2 in) down 5 cm (2 in) up to 5 cm (2 in) down
    120 - 140 cm (48 - 54 in) 6.4 cm (4 in) down 4 cm (1.5 in) up to 16.5 cm (6.5 in) down
  4. Turn the high beam on without driver aboard.
  5. The hot zone should be projected in the allowable range as shown in the illustration.
    G14563924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.