How to Adjust the Headlight Height of the Avalon?
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The method to adjust the headlight height of the Avalon is as follows: 1. Find a wall and ensure the ground is level. Park the car approximately 10 meters away from the wall; 2. Measure the height from the ground to the center of the headlights and the distance between the two headlights; 3. Place a horizontal masking tape 0.1 meters lower than the headlight height, ensuring the tape is centered directly in front of the car; 4. Turn on the headlights; 5. Adjust the vertical adjustment screw until the headlight beam is centered on the tape on the wall; 6. Continue adjusting the vertical adjustment screw until the headlight beam is pointing straight ahead, ensuring the height of the beam on the wall matches the height of the headlights.
As a long-time Avalon driver, I must say adjusting headlight height is quite straightforward. My car has a dial wheel below the left side of the steering wheel – press and rotate upward to raise the beams, downward to lower them. Always perform this adjustment on level ground with the engine running to avoid misalignment causing glare or insufficient illumination. Nighttime testing in an open area works best, with ideal beam landing about 50 meters ahead. For manual models without dials, locate the vertical adjustment screw under the hood and use a screwdriver for fine-tuning (clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower). I once nearly hit a pothole due to dim lights before timely correction. Recommend quarterly inspections, especially after heavy rain or before long trips – proper lighting is crucial for safe driving. Never compromise safety for convenience.
