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What are the standards for adjusting the headlights of the Classic Sylphy?

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LaMaddox

07/28/25 11:51pm

The standards for adjusting the headlights of the Classic Sylphy are: 1. Do not use a wall when adjusting the lights; drive the car onto a flat road. 2. Adjust the low beam to converge at a point 30 meters away. 3. Adjust the high beam to be parallel to the ground; use a wall to ensure the two high beam points are parallel. The method for adjusting the headlights of the Classic Sylphy is: 1. Park the car 7 to 6 meters away from a wall. 2. Measure the height from the ground to the center of the headlight. 3. Place a horizontal masking tape on the wall 0.1 meters lower than the headlight height. 4. Adjust the vertical adjustment screw until the headlight beam is centered on the tape on the wall. 5. Continue adjusting the vertical screw until the headlight beam is pointing straight ahead. The Classic Sylphy is a compact car with body dimensions of 4665mm in length, 1700mm in width, and 1505mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm.

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Jayce

08/12/25 4:09am

I've been driving a Sylphy for several years and deeply understand the importance of headlight adjustment. The standard mainly follows national regulations, such as the GB 4599-2007 standard, which stipulates that the center point of the headlight beam at 25 meters in front of the car should not be higher than half the installation height of the headlights, nor too low to cause insufficient visibility. For the classic Sylphy, there is usually an adjustment screw under the hood that can be manually turned with a wrench. Park the car facing a wall, turn on the low beams, and the beam should evenly illuminate the ground at a distance of about 50-100 meters, avoiding glare to others or poor visibility for yourself. It's also important to regularly check for bulb wear and wiring aging, as these can affect brightness and angle. Proper adjustment can significantly improve nighttime driving safety and reduce the risk of accidents, especially during high-speed driving.

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