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Headlight Aiming

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  1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  3. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  4. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicular to the white screen.
  5. Set the headlights 3 m {9.8 ft}  from the white screen.
  6. Place an object in front of the headlight not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  8. Turn on the low-beam headlight.
    Fig 1: Setting Headlights From White Screen
    G05545873Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Adjust by turning the aiming adjustment screw so that elbow point is in the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Turning Aiming Adjustment Screw
    G05545874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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