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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Procedure: Notes

Perform the procedures indicated in the table below.

Static checks just after vehicle receipt 

Item Check point
1. Appearance
  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 painted body surfaces in detail for damage or rust.
  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.
  4. Check the instrument panel, console and trim for stains or dirt.
  5. Visually check the keyless transmitter or access key for damage.
2. Tire
  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 delivery mode fuse to the back-up fuse holder.
4. Door lock/unlock and open/close operations
  1. Using the key, check the door can be locked or unlocked normally.
  2. Open and close all doors to check that there are no problems.
  3. Operate the power door lock switch to check that all doors and the rear gate lock and unlock normally.
5. Child safety lock Check the child safety lock system operates normally.
6. Trunk lid open/close operations
  1. Operate the trunk opener button to check that the trunk opens normally.
  2. Open and close the trunk lid to check that there are no problems.
7. Rear gate lock/unlock and open/close operation
  1. Open and close the rear gate to check that there are no problems.
  2. Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally through the emergency hole.
  3. Operate the power door lock switch to check that all doors and the rear gate lock and unlock normally.
8. Operation check of trunk lid release lever Operate the trunk lid release lever to check that the trunk lock is unlocked normally.
9. Power rear gate Check if the power rear gate operates normally.
10. Fuel lid lock/unlock and open/close operation
  1. Check the fuel lid can be locked or unlocked normally.
  2. With unlock condition, check the fuel lid can be opened normally.
  3. Check the fuel lid can be unlocked normally by using an emergency release cable.
11. Accessory Check that the following accessories are equipped.
  • Owner's manual
  • Warranty booklet
  • Maintenance note
  • Spare key
  • Key No. plate
  • Jack
  • Jack handle
  • Tool set
  • Spare tire
  • Towing hook (eyebolt)
  • Screwdriver
12. Front hood lock release Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood opens normally.
13. Battery Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust or traces of battery fluid leaks.
14. Brake fluid Check the brake fluid amount.
15. Engine oil Check the engine oil amount.
16. CVTF Check for leakage of CVTF.
17. Front differential gear oil Check for leakage of front differential gear oil.
18. Rear differential gear oil Check for leakage of gear oil from the rear differential.
19. Engine coolant Check the engine coolant level.
20. Window washer fluid Check the window washer fluid amount.
21. Front hood latch Check that the front hood is closed normally and locked securely.
22. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
23. Keyless access system Check that the keyless access system operates normally.
24. Alarm system Check that the alarm system including front hood security system operates normally.
25. Seat
  1. Check the seat surfaces for stains or dirt.
  2. Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
  3. Check that the seat heater system operates normally.
26. Power seat memory system Check that the power seat memory system operates normally.
27. Seat belt
  1. Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
  2. Check the seat belt warning system operates normally.
28. TPMS (U.S. model) If the display of TPMS warning light does not operate normally, perform the diagnosis by referring to TPMS (Diagnosis).
29. Grommet Make sure that the grommet is installed in the rear tie-down hole.

Checks with the engine running 

Item Check point
30. Delivery mode Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the malfunction indicator light starts blinking.
31. Immobilizer system
  1. Check that the engine starts with all keys that are equipped on vehicle.
  2. Check that the security indicator light operates normally.
32. Push button start Using the access key that is equipped on vehicle, operate the push button start function to check engine start and stop operations.
33. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
34. Exhaust system Check that there are no abnormal exhaust noises and exhaust gas leaks.
35. Indicator and warning lights Check that all indicator lights and warning lights are operating correctly.
36. Heater and ventilation Check that the heater and ventilation system operates normally.
37. Center information display (CID)
  • Check that the center information display (CID) function operates normally.
  • Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
  • Check the radio and AUX operate normally.
  • Check that the navigation operates normally.
38. Telematics system
  1. Check that the indicator light on the overhead console or on the stereo camera section of cover assembly goes off.
  2. Perform the Bluetooth connection procedure between head unit (without navigation) and smartphone.
39. Accessory power supply socket Check that the accessory power supply socket operates normally.
40. Lighting system Check that the lighting system operates normally.
41. Illumination control Check that the illumination control operates normally.
42. Window washer system Check that the window washer system operates normally.
43. Wiper system Check that the wiper system operates normally.
44. Wiper deicer Check that the wiper deicer operates normally.
45. Power window Check that the power window operates normally.
46. Sunroof Check that the sunroof operates normally.
47. Rear defogger system Check that the rear defogger system operates normally.
48. Door mirror
  1. Check that the electric retraction system and remote control mirror operate normally.
  2. Check that the heated mirror operates normally.
49. Room mirror Check that the automatic anti-glare function operates normally.
50. Steering heater Check that the steering heater operates normally.
51. Driver monitoring system Check that the driver monitoring system operates normally.
52. Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA)
  1. Press the BSD/RCTA OFF switch in the center information display (CID) several times to check that the system is activated and deactivated correctly.
  2. Check the bumper face rear around the sensor for dirt, scratch, affixed stickers and poor paint coating.
53. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  1. Check that the RAB system is activated and deactivated correctly.
  2. Check the sonar sensor installed on the bumper face rear for parts missing, dirt, scratch, foreign objects, etc.
54. Parking brake Check that the parking brake operates normally.
55. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) check Check that the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is not detected.
56. EyeSight assist monitor Check that the EyeSight assist monitor operates normally.
57. Auto vehicle hold (AVH) system Check that the AVH system is activated and deactivated correctly.
58. Front view monitor Check that the front view monitor operates normally.
59. Hazard light system Check that the hazard light system operates normally.
60. Seat memory system Check that the seat memory system operates normally.
61. Multi information display (MID) system Check that the multi information display (MID) system operates normally.

Dynamic test with the vehicle running 

Item Check point
62. Brake test Check the foot brake for normal operations.
63. Shift control Check that the shift patterns are correct.
64. Subaru EyeSight Check that the Subaru EyeSight operates normally.

Checks after dynamic test 

Item Check point
65. Power steering system Check the steering warning light operation.
66. Fluid leakage Check for fluid/oil leaks.
67. Water leak test Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
68. Appearance 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.
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