Parts for your 2017 Suzuki Splash-Headlights

2017 Suzuki Splash headlights: what they do and how to look after them

Headlights are absolutely relevant and fitted to the 2017 Suzuki Splash. Technical sources that specify this include the Suzuki Splash owner’s manual (lighting section) and the equivalent Maruti Suzuki Ritz owner’s manual, both detailing halogen headlamp bulbs and servicing. Regulatory standards also require them: Australia’s ADR 13/00 and ADR 46/00, and New Zealand’s Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004, mandate dipped-beam and main-beam headlamps on passenger vehicles. The Splash typically uses halogen reflector headlamps with an H4 dual‑filament bulb for low and high beam.

The Splash’s headlights are there for two big jobs: helping the driver see the road ahead and making the car easy for others to spot, day or night. On country roads, decent high-beam reach is a lifesaver for spotting animals and hazards early, while a well-aimed low beam keeps glare down for oncoming traffic in town. The factory setup is a straightforward halogen reflector system, which is reliable, simple to service, and inexpensive to keep in top nick.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check headlight operation, beam aim, lens condition, and connectors. Replace bulbs in pairs so colour and brightness match. If staying with halogen, pick reputable H4 12V 60/55W globes—either long‑life for fewer swaps or performance types if you want a brighter beam. Don’t touch the glass with bare fingers, oil can shorten bulb life. If a light is out, confirm the bulb first, then fuses and the headlight connector.

Lens looking cloudy or yellow? That haze reduces light output and can be polished with a quality plastic-restoration kit. Also look for moisture inside the lamp, which hints at a tired seal, sort that before it corrodes terminals. Check alignment at service time or after any front-end knock—poor aim can fail a WoF or lead to a defect during rego checks. Many Splash models have a headlight levelling dial on the dash, set it according to load so you don’t dazzle others.

• How to change an H4 bulb on a Splash:
  1. Park, switch off, and open the bonnet.
  2. Remove the rear dust cover on the headlamp.
  3. Unplug the 3‑pin connector, release the spring clip, and withdraw the bulb.
  4. Fit the new H4 in the same orientation, clip it, reconnect, refit the cover, and test both beams.

Thinking about LEDs or HIDs? In AU and NZ, retrofitting LED/HID bulbs into halogen housings is generally not compliant and can fail WoF or attract a defect. If you want an upgrade, choose compliant, type‑approved headlamp assemblies or stick with premium halogen globes.

Popular questions about 2017 Suzuki Splash headlights

Q: What headlight bulb type does the 2017 Suzuki Splash use?
A: Most Splash models use an H4 12V 60/55W halogen bulb for combined low and high beam. The front park/position light is commonly a W5W (T10 wedge), and the front indicator a PY21W (amber). Always confirm against the owner’s manual or the label on the lamp housing, as some markets vary.

Q: How do you adjust the headlight aim on a Splash?
A: There are manual adjusters on the back of each headlamp for workshop beam setting, and many cars also have a levelling switch near the steering wheel to compensate for heavy loads. For best results (and to stay compliant with ADR/NZ rules), have a workshop set the beam pattern on a headlight aimer after bulb or lamp replacement.

Q: Are LED headlight bulbs legal in the Splash’s factory housings?
A: Typically no. Swapping halogen H4 bulbs for LED inserts in the original reflector is usually non‑compliant in Australia and New Zealand and can fail a WoF or attract a defect. If you want more light legally, use quality halogen upgrade bulbs or a certified, type‑approved headlamp assembly designed for LED.