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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
72RH4-74E
Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
60A187S
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights
and reflectors are clean and unob-
structed.
2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-
ing points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel nuts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system while and after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if
equipp
ed).
7
) Check the brake pedal feeling and the
adjustment condition for the parking
brake lever or pedal.
Refer to “Brakes” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened the seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the ignition switch is turned to ON
position or the ignition switch is turned
“ON” or pushed to “ON” mode.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the park-
ing brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, or before a long distance driving (like
highway driving) perform the following
under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery fluid (acid) level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operati
on
Pu
ll the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot open
the hood all the way without releasing the
secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches, hinges
and locks” of “CHASSIS AND BODY” in
“Periodic Maintenance Schedule” in
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion for lubrication schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, or before a long distance driving
(like highway driving) check the tyre pres-
sure using a tyre pressure gauge. Also
check the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
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