Anyone know what the small levels are for above the headlights on a '98 Contour?

They're inside the hood above the headlight position. Are they for adjusting the headlights someway? I don't have an owners manual but the drivers side level seems to indicate it points down more than the one on the passenger side, which is what headlights should do.

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Father Guido
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Sharon K.Cooke
ØYes, the levels are for aiming the headlights. The car must be on a Ølevel surface (perpendicular to the ground) to use them properly.

Thanks for the clarification!

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Shouldn't the car be parallel to the ground?

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Tom F.

Yes, but wouldn't be more fun to watch him try with it perpendicular.

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Sharon K.Cooke

Just funnin' with you. The key word is "level" ground. The car, sitting on its wheels, will be parallel to the ground whether it's level ground or on a hill. Perpendicular would have the car resting on one of its bumpers or either side. Of course, it could also be parallel if it was resting on its roof. SC Tom

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