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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
Items Check points
Accelerator pedal
•Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism
•Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
•Moves smoothly?
•Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes
•Not pull to one side when
applied?
•Loss of brake effectiveness?
•Spongy feeling brake pedal?
•Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints
•Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights
•Do all the lights come on?
•Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake
•Moves smoothly?
•Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
•Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats
•Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel
•Moves smoothly?
•Has correct free play?
•No strange noises?