Pre-Delivery Inspection Items
MA-3prose procedureItems marked with a boxed X are not applicable to this model. Ignition timing adjustment not required on models with a direct ignition system (*1). Several items are Diesel-only or model-specific.
IMPORTANT
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
- Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
- Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
- Drive belts tension
- Fuel filter for water or dusts, and fuel lines and connections for leaks
- Engine oil level and oil leaks
- Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
- Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
- Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
- Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
- Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
- Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
- Steering lock for operation
- Check air conditioner for gas leaks
- Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
- All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
- All windows for operation and alignment
- Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
- Latches, keys and locks for operation
- Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
- Headlamp aiming
- Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
- Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
- Check front wheels for toe-in
- Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
- [X — not applicable to this model] Install deodorizing filter to air purifier (If applicable)
- [X — not applicable to this model] Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
- Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
- Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
- Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
- [X — not applicable to this model] Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
- Clutch operation
- Parking brake operation
- Service brake operation
- Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
- Steering control and returnability
- Engine performance
- Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
- Adjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition timing*1)
- Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
- [X — not applicable to this model] Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
- Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
- Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
- Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
- Wash, clean interior and exterior
NOTE
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system.
X (boxed mark): Not applicable to this model.