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Learning Procedure

Before learning the headlights:

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove all of the baggage from the vehicle.
  3. Slide the front seats fully backward.
  4. Have the driver or someone who weighs the same, about 165 lb (75 kg) sit in the driver's seat.
  5. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  9. Within 5 seconds, turn the headlights (low beam) or passing switch ON and OFF three times repeatedly, and leave them on.
    • If the headlights move down (about 2 in at 10 feet), then return to the original position, the initial position learning is complete.
    • If the headlights don't move, go to step 1  1and repeat the procedure.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and disconnect the HDS from the data link connector.
  11. Adjust the headlight aim to conform with the applicable requirements.
Fig 1: Headlight Aim Blinking Pattern
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