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Headlight Adjustment

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CAUTION: Headlights become very hot during use; do not touch them or any attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned off.

Before adjusting the headlights:

  1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center (A) of the headlights.
    Fig 1: Identifying Outer Lens Center Of Headlights
    G05960012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Park the vehicle so that the center mark of the headlight (A) is 7.5 m (25 ft) away from a wall or screen (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Of Wall Screen Height
    G05960013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the height of the headlight's center mark (A), then on the wall or screen (B), mark the same height of the headlights with masking tape in a straight horizontal line (C).
    Fig 3: Measuring Height Of Headlight's Center Mark And Marking Same Height Of Headlights On Wall
    G00509566Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn on the low beam headlights.
  5. To see if the headlights are adjusted properly, observe the beams of light projected on the wall or screen. The highest edge or "cut line" (A) of the headlights should be equal with the masking tape (B).
    NOTE: To help determine which headlight is out of adjustment, block one of the beams with a large piece of cardboard or equivalent, and observe the other beam on the wall or screen. Repeat this for the other headlight.
    Fig 4: Observing Beams Of Light Projected On The Wall Or Screen
    G00509567Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If necessary, open the hood and adjust the headlights by turning the vertical adjuster (A).
    NOTE: The R and L adjusters are not applicable for U.S. models. The headlights can only be adjusted up and down.
    Fig 5: Identifying Vertical Adjuster
    G05960015Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.