To what level should the headlight height be adjusted?
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Headlight height adjustment positions: 1. Position 0 is the initial position, typically when there's only the driver or the driver plus one front passenger in the car; 2. Position 1 is for a full load of passengers with no cargo in the trunk; 3. Position 2 is for a full load of passengers with evenly distributed cargo weight in the trunk; 4. Position 3 is for the driver only with evenly distributed cargo weight in the trunk. Adjustable headlight height refers to modifying the headlight height to achieve the optimal illumination distance, thereby preventing potential hazards. This is a safety lighting feature that generally uses an electric motor to adjust the headlight height automatically, ensuring the best illumination distance and avoiding dangers during driving.
I've been driving for over a decade, and headlight height adjustment is quite important. Once when I was driving at night, my headlights were set too high, which caused oncoming drivers to flash their high beams back at me, nearly causing an accident. Since then, I've taken it seriously. My suggestion is to find a level surface, like a parking lot, at night. Park your car about five to six meters away from a wall and turn on your low beams. The upper edge of the light beam should be just below the middle height of the wall or shine on the ground no higher than knee level, ensuring it doesn't blind others. Never set them too high so that the light shines directly into the eyes of oncoming drivers—it's dangerous and might even violate traffic rules, leading to fines. When the car is loaded, like with luggage or passengers, the rear sinks and the front rises, causing the headlights to aim higher. In such cases, you should manually lower them a bit. I check mine every month—safety first. It only takes a few minutes to avoid big trouble.
