Vehicle interior maintenance items list
Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal
The accelerator pedal should move smoothly. There should be no
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
When parked on a slope and the shift position is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
● Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
● Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance from the floor?
● Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
Brakes
● The vehicle should not pull to one side when the brakes are applied.
● The brakes should work effectively.
● The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
● The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/
buzzers
Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights
● Do all the lights come on?
● Are the headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake
● Does the parking brake switch operate normally?
● When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
● Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
● The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
● Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
● Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
● There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
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