We have had our Prius for less than two weeks and I'm learning more about it every day. It's an '06 with package one. Last night I noticed the high beams seem to be a little too high so I would like to know how to measure the settings. In the past, with other cars, I set the lights by parking the car on a level spot a specified distance from a wall and adjusting the height of the beams from the ground based on specifications in the manual. I do not find any specs for the beam setting in the Prius manual. Any help will be appreciated.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tfelder @ Apr 3 2006, 10:22 PM) [snapback]234505[/snapback]</div> we have had our 2006 prius since 4/22/06 and have the same prob. just have not had time to take back to dealer.
Is this your first time with HID? The field of vision is much larger and brighter than standard or halogen bulbs, but the sharp vertical cut-off and level sensor keeps the light out of oncoming driver's eyes. If your lights are out of adjustment, that should be covered by warranty; ask your dealer to check the lights the next time you take your Prius in for trivial maintenance. No need to limit what you can see at night to the limited vision you had with regular headlamps.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tfelder @ Apr 3 2006, 11:22 PM) [snapback]234505[/snapback]</div> With HID's the sharp cutoff makes it pretty clear when they are adjusted ok. Driving on a level section of highway you should be able to see that they light the road ahead but the cutoff should be below the windshield of other cars so they only blind other drivers on curves, in hilly areas, or over bumps. The other thing you should check is turn on the lights and sit in your hatch to tilt the car. You should see the lights adjust and then again back when you stand up.
