How to Adjust the Headlight Height on a Golf?
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The methods to adjust the headlight height on a Golf are: 1. Find the vehicle information on the central control screen, select the headlight settings option, where you will see numbers 1 to 6 - the higher the number, the lower the height; 2. Open the engine hood, locate the white plastic knob near the headlights, and use a hex wrench to adjust the headlight height. The Golf is equipped with a 1.2T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 116 PS, a maximum torque of 200 Nm, a maximum power of 85 kW, a maximum power speed of 5000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed ranging from 2000 to 3500 rpm. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've driven a Golf for over a decade and have some experience with headlight height adjustment. Open the hood and locate the small height adjustment screw behind the headlight, which can be turned with a regular screwdriver. Turning clockwise raises the beam, while counterclockwise lowers it. It's best to do this at night, parking the car on level ground about 5 meters from a wall. The center of the light beam should be slightly below the headlight height by about one meter – too high will blind others, too low makes it hard to see the road and is also illegal. After adjustment, test it on a night drive to ensure the beam is level without scattering. Don't forget to check regularly, especially after changing tires or when carrying heavy loads, as the light alignment can change. Safety first – adjusting it during annual maintenance makes it more convenient.
