General Maintenance [08/2014 - ]: Procedure
- GENERAL NOTES
- Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
- Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
- Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (months) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
- Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
- Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
- LIGHTS
- Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink properly. Also, check if they have enough brightness.
- Check that the headlights are aimed properly.
- WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
- Check that all the warning lights and buzzers are working.
- HORNS
- Check if the horn is working correctly.
- WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
- Check that the washers are aimed properly. Also, check that the washer fluid hits the center of the operating range of each wiper on the windshield.
- Check if the wipers streak. Replace them if necessary.
- WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
- When the air conditioning is on the defroster setting, check that air comes out of the defroster outlets.
- REAR VIEW MIRROR
- Check that the rear view mirror is securely mounted.
- SUN VISORS
- Check that the sun visors move freely and are securely mounted.
- STEERING WHEEL
- Check that the steering wheel has the proper amount of free play. Also check for steering difficulty and unusual noises (Refer to Procedure - Step 1 ).
- SEATS
- Check that the seat adjusters, seatback recliner and other seat controls operate smoothly.
- Check that all the latches lock securely in all positions.
- Check that the locks hold securely in all positions.
- Check that the headrests move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in all latched positions.
- Check power seat function
- Operate the power seat switches and check that each seat function operates properly:TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Sliding Function *2 Front Vertical Function *3 Lifter Function *4 Reclining Function *5 Lumbar Support Adjustment Function - Sliding function
- Front vertical function*
- Lifter function*
- Reclining function
- Lumbar support adjustment function*
- *: for Driver
- Operate the power seat switches and check that each seat function operates properly:
- SEAT BELTS
- Check that the seat belt components, such as the buckles, retractors and anchors, operate properly and smoothly.
- Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Check that the pedal operates smoothly. Check that the pedal does not have uneven resistance or stick in certain positions.
- BRAKE PEDAL
- Check that the brake pedal operates smoothly.
- Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and free play (Refer to Procedure - Step 3 ).
- Start the engine and check the brake booster function.
- Start the engine and check the brake system indicator.
- BRAKES
- In a safe place, check that the vehicle does not pull or lead to the side when applying the brakes.
- PARKING BRAKE
- Check that the parking brake pedal has the proper amount of travel (Refer to Adjustment [08/2014 - ] ).
- On a slight grade, check that the parking brake alone can hold the vehicle in place.
- HYBRID TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM
- Check the operation of the P position switch.
- Check that park (P) can be disengaged by operating the shift lever.
- With park (P) selected, release all brakes in an area that has a slight grade and check that the vehicle is stable.
- FLOOR MAT
- Check that the correct floor mats are used, and that they are properly installed.