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Headlight Beam Adjustment

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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. 
  • When blocking the light emitted from the headlight, use a light shield or equivalent. 

    Do not apply the tape on the lens or place the cloth over it. It may raise the temperature in the light and cause deformation/bubble formations of the plastic lens. 

  • If any of the following conditions is met, the headlight beam may deviate. If the headlight beam deviates, perform fuse resetting. Ref. to  LIGHTING SYSTEM>AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM>PROCEDURE>FUSE RESET  
    • Difference has occurred to the angle of road surface between when the ignition switch is turned to OFF and when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
    • Difference has occurred to the angle of road surface between when the ignition switch is turned to OFF and when the vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 MPH).
  1. Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure of the following:
    • Check the area around the headlight for any scratches, damage or other type of deformation.
    • The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
    • The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
    • The vehicle does not have load.
    • Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.
  2. Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
  3. Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
  4. Measure the distance of the light source centers and the height of the light source centers for the low beam.
    G14612365Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Adjust the headlight beam.
    1. Place the vehicle with the front end facing to the measurement panel, then illuminate the low beam.
      G14612366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Model without SRH
        W mm (in)
        1, 354 (53.31)
      • Model with SRH
        W mm (in)
        1, 370 (53.94)
    2. Adjust the beam level by turning the aiming screws (A) and (B) in the same direction and by the same number of rotations.
      G14612367Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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