Pic. 12.7. Light Beam Direction Adjustment Diagram
A - Headlight center distance
B - Light/shadow border
C - Center low beam
D - Dipped beam spot
H - Height from the ground to the center of the headlights
O - Vehicle center line
X = 65 mm.
1. To check the beam direction adjustment device, it is recommended to contact a Skoda dealer who has special optical beam setting equipment for this. Proper adjustment of the light beam direction is important not only to ensure good visibility for the driver, but also to protect other drivers from being dazzled.
2. The direction of the light beam is changed to compensate for the loading of the car by turning the knob on the panel (see chapter 17). Before performing any checks, the handle must be returned to the position «one driver».
3. In an emergency, the headlights can be adjusted by turning the knobs on the back of each headlight assembly. Upper handle for vertical adjustment, lower handle for lateral adjustment (photo).
4. The vehicle must be net weight, with no cargo in the trunk. The headlight height adjustment knobs must be in the standard load position (as described above), and the tires are properly inflated. Park the car on level ground (not slanted), approximately 5 meters away from a flat wall or garage door, and rock it until the suspension components are properly seated. Have an assistant sit in the driver's seat.
5. Draw a vertical line on the wall or door to match the center line of the vehicle. (The location of the center line can be determined as follows: make chalk marks in the centers of the windshield and rear windows, and then look behind the car through the windows at a wall or door).
6. After drawing the center line, draw the other lines shown in Fig. 12.7.
7. Switch the headlights to low beam. Cover one headlight with a cloth. On the other headlight, use the two adjustment screws to set the center of the beam to point «WITH» on the corresponding side of the diagram.
8. Move the cloth to the adjusted headlight, and repeat the adjustment on the other.
9. Although this setting is considered to be acceptable, for fine adjustment, contact an auto repair shop.