Preparation Before Adjusting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
- Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
- Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens.CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
- Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
- By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
- Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
- Confirm headlamp aiming switch is set to "0" (zero) position.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
- For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
- By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is adjustable.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
- Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired;
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced;
- Any outfitting has been installed;
- The vehicle's standard load condition has been substantially increased.