Electrics & Electronics: Charging, Starting & Lighting: Lighting procedures
Checking lighting & peripheral systems
 
A vehicle may have warning lights that will activate only if that circuit is in use. You may need to turn that circuit on to see the warning light.
 
Checking & changing an exterior light bulb
 
Make sure that the fuses are in good condition before attempting to change a bulb in a circuit that has more than one bulb, such as the turn signal circuit.
 
Checking & changing a headlight bulb
 
Always make sure that you replace a bulb with one of exactly the same type. Otherwise, change both lights at once, so they always show the same intensity in lumens.
 
Aiming headlights Some manufacturers may suggest that the headlights be aimed on high beam, others on low or dipped beam, depending on the number of lights and type of application.