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Pre-delivery inspection

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE EXTERIOR
  • INSPECT and ADJUST

    , if necessary, the following items to specification:

- Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage

- All weatherstrips for damage or detachment

- Door operation and alignment including side door and back door

- Wheel lug nuts

- Tire pressures

- Headlight aiming

- Headlight cleaner and fluid level (if equipped)

- Operation of bonnet release and lock

- Operation of liftgate and fuel lid opener

  • INSTALL

    the following parts:

- Flap (front and rear)

- Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)

UNDER BONNETENGINE OFF
  • INSPECT and ADJUST

    , if necessary, the following items to specification:

- Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks

- Accelerator cable and linkage for free movement

- Tension of drive belts

- Tightness of water hose clamps

- Tightness of battery terminals, electrolyte level and specific gravity

- Radiator coolant level and specific gravity

- Engine oil level

- Oil level in steering gearbox

- Windshield washer tank fluid level

- Brake master cylinder fluid level

- Clutch master cylinder fluid level (MTX only)

- Power steering fluid level

- Manual transaxle oil level (MTX only) CLEAN

the spark plugs

INTERIOR
  • INSTALL

    the following parts:

- Fuse for accessories

  • CHECK

    the operations of the following items:

- All lights including warning, and indicator lights

- Cigarette lighter and clock

- Ignition switch and steering lock

- Transaxle range switch (ATX only)

- Warning buzzers

- Seat belts warning system

- Ignition key reminder alarm

- Seat controls (sliding and reclining) and headrests
- Seat belt warning system

- Door locks, including childproof door locks

- Power door lock

- Power windows (if equipped)

- Horn, wipers, and washers

- Wiper blades performance Clean the wiper blades and windshield, if necessary

- Antenna

  • CHECK

    the following items:

- Presence of spare fuse

- Upholstery and interior finish

  • CHECK and ADJUST

    , if necessary, the following items:

- Operation and fit of windows

- Parking brake

- Pedal height and free play of brake pedal
UNDER BONNETENGINE RUNNING AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
  • CHECK the following items:

- Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner

- Idle speed

- Automatic transaxle fluid level (ATX only)

- Initial ignition timing

- Operation of throttle position sensor

- Operation of EGR valve

ON HOIST
  • CHECK the following items:

- Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks

- Tires for cuts or bruises

- Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage

ROAD TEST • CHECK

the following items:

- Brake operation

- Clutch operation

- Steering control

- Operation of meters and gauges, squeaks, rattles, and abnormal noises

- Engine general performance

- Emergency locking retractors

AFTER ROAD TEST
  • REMOVE the seat and floor mat protective covers CHECK

    for the necessary owner information materials, tools, and spare tire in vehicle

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