INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat belts
Hybrid transaxle ”Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 225 in Section 8−3 for
additional information.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Coolant level
Seats
Parking brake
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see−
through reservoir when the hybrid system
is cold. See page 210 in Section 8−2 for
additional information.
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraint move up and down smooth-
ly and that the locks hold securely in any
latched position. For folding−down rear
seatbacks, check that the latches lock se-
curely.
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 211 in
Section 8−2 for additional information.
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