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Headlamp Aiming Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
    Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Aiming Procedure
    G04845094Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
  3. At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance (3).
  4. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
  5. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  6. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
  7. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
    NOTE: Do not cover the headlamp, this may cause excessive heat build up.
  8. Turn ON the low beam headlamps and block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Screw On Fog Lamp Top
    G04845095Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: Horizontal headlamp adjustment does not exist.
  9. Adjust the vertical aim of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities.
  10. Rotate the headlamp adjuster to change the vertical aim of the headlamp.
  11. Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
  12. Close the hood.
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