Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 389

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Lights
Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
luggage area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be done by your
dealer or other qualified technician.
The vertical angle of the headlights
can be adjusted. For more
information, see page 144
On vehicles with high voltage discharge
type low beam headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that adjusts the vertical angle
of the headlights (low beam)
automatically. Refer to page
more information.
386
Maintenance
Headlights with High Voltage
Discharge Tubes
(For some types)
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch off
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself. If a low
. beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
144 for
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the
bulb to overheat and shatter.