1996 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 163

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. S Make sure the body around the headlight is not deformed. S Park the vehicle on a level spot. S Fill up the fuel tank. S 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. Horizontal movement gauges: The red mark on the gauge should be within two marks from the center on both sides. If a gauge reading is not within the acceptable range, have the aiming adjusted by your Toyota dealer. 157