INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat belts
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
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.
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Lights
Fluid leaks
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
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.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and trunk operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Seats
Parking brake
Tire inflation pressure
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.
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.
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 405 for additional
information.
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