Vertical Adjustment: Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Switch on the headlamps (dipped) and check that the headlamp is correctly aligned vertically. Adjust the height of the beam to the left -hand (LHD cars) or right-hand (RHD cars) horizontal line.
Adjust vertically only to that part of the light/dark boundary that is 0-30 mm to the left (LHD) alternatively the right (RHD) of the centre line.
Align both headlamps in the same way.
Check the spread of the main beam if there are problems with headlamp adjustment.
Check the following points before carrying out adjustment.
- Check the tire pressures.
- Check that the car is weighted with a normal load.
- Check that the bulbs are correctly fitted.
Position the car at right angles to the headlamp aligning equipment.
- Switch on the ignition and put the height-adjuster in 0 position.