Honda Civic Service Manual: Headlight Adjustment ('12-'13, '14: 4-door)
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Headlights become very hot during use; do not touch them or any
attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned off.
Before adjusting the headlights:
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Make sure the tire pressures are correct.
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The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat (or use an equivalent weight).
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Unload the vehicle.
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Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center (A)
of the headlights.
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Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).
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Turn the low beams ON.
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Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.
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Vertical adjustment:
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Measure the height of the headlights
(A).
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Adjust the upper edge of the cut line
(B) to the headlight's height.
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If necessary, open the hood and adjust the headlights
to local requirements by turning the adjuster.
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Removal
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Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection
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Make s ...
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs
or service.
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See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. CMBSTM On and Off
Press this button until the beeper sounds to
switch the system on or off.
When the CMBSTM is off:
The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
A message on the driver information
interface reminds you that the system is off.
The CMBSTM is in the previously ...