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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
4) Pull t1,@ ,parking brake lever completely out, and
check its operation . Also check the ratchet for normal
functioning .
Check the parking brake as follows : With the engine
running, pull the parking brake lever completely out,
and place the gear shift lever in 1st gear . Run the engine
slightly faster than idle, and engage the clutch . The
engine should stall .
If the parking brake is functioning normally-.tbe engine
will stall ; if not, the vehicle will continue to roll .
Parking brake lever stroke :
Standard :
6 - 7 notches/ 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
2. Operation of selector lever (Automatic transmission
models only)
1) Check the operation of shift lock system and key
interlock .
Ensure that selector lever is shifted from "P" to any
other position only after brake pedal is depressed .
Also ensure that ignition key is removed from key
cylinder only when selector lever is set to "P" position .
2) Place the selector lever in each position, and make
sure that the pointer indicates the position of each
range correctly .
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Push the button when shifting
select lever
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R
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R Select lever can be shifted
T
without pushing the button
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C1-034
Fig. 25
3. Operation of steering and position of steering wheel
1) Check the steering wheel for free play .
Free play
0- 17 mm
(0 - 0 .67 in)
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C1-033
Fig . 26
2) With the car moving straight ahead, check for hard
steering, shimmy, or other abnormalities .
3) Make a turn, and check for hard or heavy steering
wheel operation, or poor stability .
4) Make a right or left turn with the turn signal on, and
make sure that the turn signal switch returns automati-
cally to the OFF position when the steering wheel is
returned to the straight ahead position.
4 . Operation of ventilation system and heater .
1) While driving, move the control lever and dial into
each position, and check the ventilation system's oper-
ation . Also check for unusual vibration or noises .
2) Move the temperature control lever and fan switch,
and make sure that warm air is discharged into the
compartment .
5 . Abnormal noises or vibration
1) When starting the engine, and while driving the
vehicle, check the engine, transmission, body, suspen-
sion, and steering system for any unusual noises or
vibration .
Do this when idling the engine, accelerating, decelerat-
ing, and running at low, middle and high speeds .
2) Depress the accelerator pedal, and make sure that
the engine rpms increase smoothly and that the vehicle
accelerates smoothly .
3) While driving, turn the steering wheel right and left to
test the vehicle's stability and response.
Be sure to perform this test in a safe area.
6 . Check the operation of the cruise control according
to "Owner's manual" .
Steering wheel free play :
0 - 17 mm (0 - 0 .67 in)
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