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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Procedure: Notes

STATIC CHECKS JUST AFTER VEHICLE RECEIPT 

INSPECTION CHART

Procedure Check point
1. Appearance check
  1. If the vehicle is covered with protective coating, visually check the vehicle body for damage and dents. If the protective coating has been removed, visually check the body painted area for damage or stains in detail.
  2. Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage, cracks or excessive gaps between body sheet metal.
  3. Visually check the plated parts for any damage.
2. Tire check
  1. Check the tires for damage, defective, and dents on wheels.
  2. Check the tire air pressure.
3. Fuse installation If the vehicle is about to be delivered to customer, attach a back-up fuse.
4. Lock/unlock and open/close operation checks of doors
  1. Using the key, check the trunk lid can be locked or unlocked normally.
  2. Open and close all doors to check that there are no defective.
  3. Operate the power door lock switch to check that the door (rear gate) is locked and unlocked normally.
5. Child safety lock system Check the child safety lock system operates normally.
6. Open/close operations checks of trunk lid
  1. Operate the trunk lock release lever to check that the trunk lid opens normally.
  2. Check that main and sub keys can lock/unlock the release lever, and that valet key can not lock/unlock the release lever.
  3. Open and close the trunk lid to see that there are no abnormal conditions.
7. Operation check of trunk lid release lever Operate the trunk lid release lever to check that the trunk lock is unlocked normally.
8. Rear gate lock/unlock and open/close
  1. Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally through the emergency hole.
  2. Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal conditions.
9. Fuel lid opener lock release lever Operate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel filler lid can be unlocked normally.
10. Accessory check Check that the following accessories are provided.
  • Owner's manual
  • Warranty booklet
  • Maintenance note
  • Spare key
  • Jack
  • Tool set
  • Spare tire
11. Front hood lock release system Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood is unlocked normally.
12. Battery Check the battery terminals for any abnormal conditions such as rust and trace of battery fluid leaks.
13. Brake fluid Check that the fluid level is normal.
14. Engine oil Check that the oil level is normal.
15. Transmission gear oil Check that the transmission gear oil level is normal.
16. AT front differential gear oil Check that the AT front differential oil level is normal.
17. Engine coolant Check that the engine coolant level is normal.
18. Clutch fluid Check that the clutch fluid level is normal.
19. Window washer fluid Check that the window washer fluid level is normal.
20. Front hood latch Check that the hood is closed and latched securely.
21. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
22. Alarm system (Anti-theft alarm) Check that the alarm system (anti-theft alarm) operates normally.
23. Seat
  1. Check the seat surfaces for stains or dirt.
  2. Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
  3. Check that the occupant detection system for passenger's seat operates normally.
24. Seat belt
  1. Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
  2. Check that the seat belt warning system operates normally.

CHECKS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING 

INSPECTION CHART

Procedure Check point
25. Delivery (test) mode connector Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the malfunction indicator light starts blinking.
26. Immobilizer system
  1. Check that the engine starts with all keys that are equipped on vehicle.
  2. 60 seconds after turning ignition switch from ON to ACC or OFF, or immediately after removing the key, check that the security indicator light blinking.
27. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
28. Exhaust system Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.
29. Indicator and warning lights Check that all indicator lights and warning lights operate normally.
30. Heater & ventilation Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.
31. Air conditioner Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
32. Clock Check that the clock operates normally.
33. Audio Check the radio and CD player for normal operation.
34. Navigation system
  1. Check all display functions for normal operation.
  2. Check the map disc (DVD) are provided on vehicle.
  3. Check that the navigation system operates normally.
35. Front accessory power supply socket Check that the front accessory power supply socket operates normally.
36. Lighting system Check that the lighting system operates normally.
37. Wiper deicer Check that the wiper deicer operates normally.
38. Illumination control Check that the illumination control operates normally.
39. Window washer Check that the window washer system operates normally.
40. Wiper Check that the wiper system operates normally.
41. Power window Check the power window for normal operations.
42. Sunroof Check that the sunroof operates normally.
43. Door mirror Check that the remote control mirror operates normally.

DYNAMIC TEST WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING 

INSPECTION CHART

Procedure Check point
44. Brake test Check the foot brake for normal operations.
45. Parking brake Check the parking brake for normal operations.
46. AT shift control Check that the AT shift patterns are correct.
47. Cruise control Check that the cruise control system operates normally.

CHECKS AFTER DYNAMIC TEST 

INSPECTION CHART

Procedure Check point
48. ATF level Check that the ATF level is correct.
49. Power steering fluid level Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.
50. Fluid leakage Check for fluid/oil leaks.
51. Water leak test Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
52. Appearance check 2
  1. Remove the protective coating (if equipped).
  2. Check the body paints for damage and stain.
  3. Check the plated parts for damage and rust.