How to adjust the low beam height of the 2021 Malibu XL?
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Enter the driver's cabin and you can see the headlight height adjustment knob on the left side of the dashboard. Adjust according to the headlight height levels marked on the knob. When the highest light position is needed, turn the knob to the "0" position. To lower the light by one level, rotate the knob to the "1" position. The "2" position provides a relatively low light height. When the lowest light position is required, turn the knob to the "3" position.
Last time I adjusted the low beam height of my 2021 Malibu XL myself, and the whole process was quite simple. First, I parked the car on an absolutely flat surface, like in a garage or parking lot, with the front facing a wall. Then, I opened the hood and found two small screws or knobs behind the low beam assembly, one specifically for adjusting vertical height. Using a Phillips screwdriver, I gently turned the height adjustment screw—counterclockwise to lower the beam and clockwise to raise it, turning only a quarter turn at a time. With the headlights on, I checked the projection line on the wall to ensure it wasn’t set too high (which could blind others) or too low (which would reduce visibility). After adjusting, I took the car for a few test drives on dark roads, and the visibility improved significantly. Remember to wear gloves to keep clean, handle the screws gently to avoid damaging the lamp socket, and make precise adjustments to prevent nighttime accidents and enhance driving safety.
