Final Inspection for Maintenance Service
Precautions: General safety (00)
WARNING:
If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of an accident, and perform the test extremely carefully.
Seat
Check that each front seat slides smoothly and locks securely at any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of each front seat allows the seatback to be locked at any angle.
Seat Belt
Check seat belt systems including webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
Check that each seat belt locks securely. If “REPLACE BELT” label on seat belt is visible, replace belt.
Battery Electrolyte Level Check
•If battery is equipped with electrolyte level check lines on the case, check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines.
•If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery condition by the indicator.
•If battery is not equipped with check lines and built-in indicator, it is not necessary to perform electrolyte level check.
•If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery condition by the indicator.
•If battery is not equipped with check lines and built-in indicator, it is not necessary to perform electrolyte level check.
Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that accelerator pedal operates smoothly without getting caught by or interfering any other part.
Engine Start
Check the engine starts readily.
WARNING:
If you do not take proper precautions when performing the engine start check as described below, the vehicle could move without warning causing personal injury and/or property damage.
When performing the engine start check as described below, take the following precautions:
•Provide adequate space around the vehicle.
•Firmly apply both the parking brake and the foot brake.
•Do not use the accelerator pedal.
•Set ignition “OFF” immediately if the engine starts.
•Firmly apply both the parking brake and the foot brake.
•Do not use the accelerator pedal.
•Set ignition “OFF” immediately if the engine starts.
On M/T vehicles, place the gear shift lever in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal halfway and try to start. Starting motor should crank only when clutch pedal is fully depressed.
On twin clutch system or A/T vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor should crank only in P or N range.
Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, crack or loose supports.
Clutch (M/T Model)
Check for the following points:
•Clutch is completely released when clutch pedal is depressed.
•No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
•Clutch itself is free from any abnormal conditions.
•No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
•Clutch itself is free from any abnormal conditions.
Gear Shift
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth movement to all positions and for good and correct response of transaxle in any position.
With twin clutch system or A/T equipped vehicles, also check that shift indicator indicates position correctly according to select lever position.
With twin clutch system or A/T equipped vehicles, also check that vehicle is at complete stop when select lever is placed in P range and all brakes are released.
Brake
Foot brake
Check the following points:
•Brake pedal has proper travel.
•Brakes work properly.
•Brakes do not generate abnormal noise.
•Vehicle does not pull to one side when brakes are applied.
•Brakes do not drag.
•Brakes work properly.
•Brakes do not generate abnormal noise.
•Vehicle does not pull to one side when brakes are applied.
•Brakes do not drag.
Parking brake
Check that lever stroke is proper.
WARNING:
If you do not take proper precautions when testing the parking brake on a slope, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, causing personal injury and/or property damage.
When testing the parking brake on a slope, take the following precautions:
•Check that there is nothing in the way ahead.
•Apply the foot brake quickly if the vehicle moves.
•Apply the foot brake quickly if the vehicle moves.
Check that parking brake is fully effective when the vehicle is stopped on a slope by pulling parking brake lever all the way.
Steering
•Check that steering wheel is not instable and has no abnormally large resistance to turn.
•Check that vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
•Check that vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
Engine
•Check that speed changes responsively to accelerator positions.
•Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration.
•Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheel and Power Train Components
Check that body, wheels and power train components are free from any abnormal conditions such as abnormal noise and vibration.
Meter and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, etc. operate accurately.
Light
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set mode control lever to defroster position and fan switch lever to highest position for this check.