Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlamp Aiming Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some
headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
- At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at
the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
Important: DO NOT cover the headlamp. This may cause excessive
heat build up.
- Turn ON the low beam headlamps. Block the light from projecting onto the
screen from the passenger side headlamp.
Important: The headlamps can not be adjusted horizontally.
- Adjust the vertical aim screw of the headlamps to the specifications
required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in
step number 8.
- Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while
blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the
driver side headlamp.
- Turn the headlamps OFF.
- Close the hood.
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for
headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any
headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
When a ...
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Disco ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove all related panels and ...
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire
and Loadi ...
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions
for airbag deployment and deploy them in a cr ...