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How to adjust the headlight height of the Magotan?

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LaSamuel
07/24/25 6:29am

Method for adjusting the headlight height of the Magotan: 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 on the wall 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 screw until the headlight beam is pointing straight forward. To ensure accuracy, measure the height of the beam on the wall and compare it with the headlight height—both values should be equal. The Magotan's dynamic and stylish design represents the new European automotive design philosophy. Its bold V-shaped front grille exudes stability and sophistication, while the sleek, aerodynamic body lines give the Magotan an impressively low drag coefficient of just 0.28.

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ElizabethMarie
08/11/25 12:16am

I remember the first time I drove the Magotan, adjusting the headlights was super easy. There was a round knob on the left side of the dashboard near the steering wheel with a headlight icon on it. Simply rotating it could change the headlight height. I usually park the car on a flat surface, turn on the low beams, and adjust the height against a wall to ensure the light beam stays below other drivers' windows to prevent glare. Regular adjustment is important because when the trunk is loaded with heavy items, the car body may sink, causing the headlights to shine too high and blind oncoming drivers. If the headlights feel off when you first get a new car, check if it's an issue with the factory settings. Most Magotan models have manual adjustment, which is less complicated than electronic systems, and you can easily remember the position after adjusting it once.

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SanSara
09/24/25 7:45am

When driving a Magotan on long trips, I pay special attention to the headlight height because overly bright lights on highways can dazzle drivers ahead, increasing the risk of collisions. The adjustment method is straightforward: locate one of the knobs on the left side below the steering wheel, specifically labeled for headlight height, usually with numerical levels from 0 to 3. Simply turn it to a middle or low position, reserving the high setting only for unpopulated rural roads. It's advisable to check the headlight angle during every maintenance session, especially when the car is carrying multiple passengers or heavy loads, as the rear sinking can cause the headlights to tilt upward. Don’t wait for an accident to happen before making adjustments—this approach ensures both safety and thoughtfulness while saving on repair costs.

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LaParker
11/08/25 3:09am

Having driven the Magotan for so long, I'm quite familiar with the headlight adjustment. Just turn that small knob on the dashboard, and the beam can be raised or lowered. I often check at night by finding an empty wall to see if the light beam is parallel to the road, ensuring it doesn't shine higher than the rearview mirrors of regular cars. For a quick and effective test, just align it with the lines in a parking space. Don't set it too high, or you'll get flashed by oncoming traffic—experience tells me that checking the knob's position weekly can prevent minor issues and extend bulb life. The Magotan's system is quite reliable, with no complicated operations needed.

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