Checking Headlight Aims - Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
!
To prevent burning yourself, do not
check the washer fluid level when
the engine is hot.
NOTICE
_ After checking the washer fluid
level, make sure the dipstick is se-
curely reinserted. If it is loose,
fluid may leak from the reservoir.
_ Do not check the washer fluid lev-
el or add washer fluid when the en-
gine is running or when it is hot.
If the fluid is spilled over the hot
engine, a fire could result.
_ If you have added washer fluid un-
til it is close to the top of the open-
ing for adding fluid, do not pull
out the dipstick. Otherwise, the
fluid will overflow.
_ Do not use engine antifreeze or
any other substitute because it
may damage your vehicle's paint.
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Checking headlight aims

The headlights have the beam angle
gauges to check:
1. Vertical movement
2. Horizontal movement
To obtain correct gauge readings, do
these before you check the headlight
aims.
D Make sure the body around the head-
light is not deformed.
D Park the vehicle on a level spot.
D Fill up the fuel tank.
WWW.MANUALS.WS D Bounce the vehicle several times.
A passenger should sit on the driver's
seat while checking the headlight aims.
Vertical movement gauges: The bubble
on the gauge should be within six marks
from center on both sides.
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