Black plate (35,1)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care
10-35
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical
headlamp aiming system. The aim
has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected and adjustment may be
necessary.
If oncoming vehicles flash their
high beams at you, this may also
mean the vertical aim needs to be
adjusted.
It is recommended that the vehicle
is taken to your dealer for service if
the headlamps need to be re-aimed.
It is possible, however, to re-aim the
headlamps as described.
The vehicle should:
.
Be placed so the headlamps
are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light
colored wall.
.
Have all four tires on a level
surface which is level all the way
to the wall.
.
Be placed so it is perpendicular
to the wall.
.
Not have any snow, ice, or mud
on it.
.
Be fully assembled and have
all other work stopped while
headlamp aiming is being
performed.
.
Be loaded with a full tank of
fuel and one person or 75 kg
(160 lbs) sitting on the
driver seat.
.
Have all tires properly inflated.
.
Have the spare tire (if equipped)
in its original location in the
vehicle.
Headlamp aiming is done with the
vehicle's low-beam headlamps.
The high-beam headlamps will be
correctly aimed if the low-beam
headlamps are aimed properly.
To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10
‑
5
for more information.
Halogen Headlamps
