How to Adjust the Headlights of Hyundai Elantra?
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Modern Elantra headlight adjustment method is as follows: 1. The headlight height control knob is located on the left side of the center console; 2. The knob can adjust a total of four gears: 0, 1, 2, and 3; 3. Adjust the headlight height knob to the "0" gear, this gear has the highest headlight height and is used when carrying fewer people; 4. Adjust the headlight height knob to the "1" gear, this gear has a relatively high headlight height; 5. Adjust the headlight height knob to the "2" gear, this gear has a relatively low headlight height; 6. Adjust the headlight height knob to the "3" gear, this gear has the lowest headlight height and is used when carrying more people.
I've been driving a Hyundai Elantra to commute, and adjusting the headlights is actually quite simple. First, park on a flat surface and shine the low beams against a wall at night. There are usually small screws or knobs behind the headlights that you can gently turn with a screwdriver to adjust the beam height—turn counterclockwise to raise the beam and clockwise to lower it. Make sure the light pattern is even; too high and it will dazzle oncoming drivers, too low and you won't see the road clearly. Some newer Hyundai Elantra models even have electric adjustment buttons under the steering wheel, allowing for fine-tuning while driving. If the lights keep misaligning, check if tire pressure or heavy items in the back seat are affecting the balance. Before making adjustments, it's best to review the owner's manual or watch official tutorial videos—safety comes first. Don't force anything to avoid damaging the headlight assembly; if unsure, it's worth spending a little to have a repair shop handle it. In short, regularly checking your headlight alignment improves nighttime driving safety.
