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.
Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
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 ...
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and Jacking the Vehicle.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic
position, the headlamps come on automatically.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is
not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.
The system may als ...
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The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message when it is
necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not
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Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Notice: If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine wi ...
