Preparation Before Adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:

Make sure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
The vehicle should have its standard load, which may include any outfitting or other equipment. Any load that is normally carried in the vehicle should be in the vehicle while verifying or performing headlamp adjustment. Any other load should be removed.
Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level and fuel tank full.
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.
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.