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3. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans-
mission, make sure that the gearshift lever is in
the neutral position. If your vehicle is an auto-
matic transmission vehicle, make sure that the
range selector lever is in the “P” position.
4. Measure the distance over which the brake
pedal moves when the center of the pedal pad is
pressed with light finger force to the point where
resistance is felt (brake pedal play). Check
whether the distance is within specification.
5. If the brake pedal play is not as specified, have
the pedal inspected and ajusted by an autho-
rized dealer.
2 Brake pedal stroke
•
Start the engine and allow it to idle.
• Fully depress the brake pedal. Check whether
the distance between the fully depressed pedal
and the floor is within specification.
• If the pedal-to-floor clearance is insufficient or
the pedal feels spongy when depressed, brake
fluid leakage or presence of air in the brake
hydraulic system may be a cause.
Have the brake system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer if the above conditions are
detected.
3 Braking performance
Perform braking tests in a safe place. After check-
ing that warning lamp , or is not illumi-
nated, drive the vehicle at a low speed to make sure
that braking power is sufficient and even. If braking
seems in any way abnormal, operating the vehicle
could be dangerous. Ask an authorized dealer for a
more thorough inspection.
4 Hydraulic brake booster performance
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Before starting the engine, depress the brake pedal
to check that the brake system auxiliary electric
pump operates. If the pump does not operate, have
an authorized dealer perform necessary inspection.
Brake pedal play
(at center of pedal pad)
0.1 to 3 mm
(0.0039 to 0.12 in.)
Fully depressed brake
pedal to floor clearance
20 mm (0.79 in.) or
more
WARNING
Perform brake tests in a safe place that pro-
vides good visibility all around. During the
tests, be attentive to surrounding traffic con-
ditions.
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