Headlight Beam Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: 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.

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Low Beam Bulb And High Beam Bulb
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Place the vehicle with the front end facing to the measurement panel.

NOTE: Adjustment type is recognized by marking of the right and left headlight. Confirm that which is displayed VOL or VOR, and then perform the operation according to the actual adjustment type.

RH side headlight: Marking is placed at (A) or (B).
LH side headlight: Marking is placed at (C).

Fig 2: Identifying RH And LH Marking

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Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Measurement Panel And Vehicle (VOL Type)

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W mm (in)	h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
1, 404 (55.28)	21 (0.83)

Fig 4: Identifying Distance Between Measurement Panel And Vehicle (VOR Type)

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W mm (in)	h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
1, 404 (55.28)	Height of headlight center

Adjust the headlight low beam by turning the aiming screw.

Fig 5: Adjusting Headlight Low Beam By Turning Aiming Screw
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NOTE: When using a tester, follow the instructions of the tester manual.