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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Procedure: Notes

Perform the procedures indicated in the table below.

STATIC CHECKS JUST AFTER VEHICLE RECEIPT - PART DESCRIPTION

Item Check point
  1. Appearance
  1. If the vehicle is covered with protective film, visually check the vehicle body for damage and dents. If the protective film has been removed, visually check the painted body surfaces in detail for damage or rust.
  2. Visually check the glass and room light 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. For vehicles equipped the white letter tires, wash away the protective material (blue paint) at the white letter portion with mild detergent.
3. Fuse installation If the vehicle is about to be delivered to a customer, attach a delivery mode fuse to the delivery mode fuse holder.
4. Lock/unlock and open/close operation of doors
  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. 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.
7. Power rear gate Check if the power rear gate operates normally.
8. 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.
9. Towing hook (eyebolt) At factory shipment, the towing hook (eyebolt) is installed to the bumper face rear. Remove the towing hook (eyebolt) and store it to the holder in the spare tire. Install the supplied cover hook rear to the vehicle.
10. 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)
11. Front hood lock release Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood opens normally.
12. Battery Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust or traces of battery fluid leaks.
13. Brake fluid Check the brake fluid amount.
14. Engine oil Check the engine oil amount.
15. CVTF Check for leakage of CVTF.
16. Front differential gear oil Check for leakage of front differential gear oil.
17. Rear differential gear oil Check for leakage of gear oil from the rear differential.
18. Engine coolant Check the engine coolant level.
19. Window washer fluid Check the window washer fluid amount.
20. Front hood latch Check that the front hood is closed normally and locked securely.
21. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
22. Keyless access system Check that the keyless access system operates normally.
23. Alarm system Check that the alarm system including front hood security system operates normally.
24. 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.
25. Power seat memory system Check that the power seat memory system operates normally.
26. Seat belt
  1. Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
  2. Check the seat belt warning system operates normally.
27. TPMS (U.S. model) If the display of TPMS warning light does not operate normally, perform the diagnosis by referring to TPMS (Diagnosis).
28. Grommet installation Install the grommet provided on the rear seat to the rear tie-down hole.
CHECKS WITH ENGINE RUNNING - PART DESCRIPTION

Item Check point
29. Delivery mode Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the malfunction indicator light starts blinking.
30. 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.
31. Push button start function Using the access key that is equipped on vehicle, operate the push button start function to check engine start and stop operations.
32. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
33. Exhaust system Check that there are no abnormal exhaust noises and exhaust gas leaks.
34. Indicator and warning lights Check that all indicator lights and warning lights are operating correctly.
35. Heater & ventilation Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.
36. Air conditioner Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
37. Multi-function display (MFD) Check that the Multi-Function Display (MFD) function operates normally.
38. Audio Check the radio and AUX operate normally.
39. Navigation system Check the navigation and AUX operate normally.
40. 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.
41. USB power supply Check that the USB power supply operates normally.
42. Accessory power supply socket Check that the accessory power supply socket operates normally.
43. Lighting system Check that the lighting system operates normally.
44. Illumination control Check that the illumination control operates normally.
45. Window washer system Check that the window washer system operates normally.
46. Wiper system Check that the wiper system operates normally.
47. Wiper deicer Check that the wiper deicer operates normally.
48. Power window Check that the power window operates normally.
49. Sunroof Check that the sunroof operates normally.
50. Rear defogger system Check that the rear defogger system operates normally.
51. Door mirror Check that the remote control mirror and heated mirror operate normally.
52. Steering heater Check that the steering heater operates normally.
53. Driver monitoring system Check that the driver monitoring system operates normally.
54. Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA)
  1. Press the BSD/RCTA OFF switch 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.
55. Reverse assist braking system (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.
56. Parking brake Check that the parking brake operates normally.
57. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) check Check that the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is not detected.
58. Auto vehicle hold (AVH) system Check that the AVH system is activated and deactivated correctly.
59. Front view monitor Check that the front view monitor operates normally.
DYNAMIC TEST WITH VEHICLE RUNNING - PART DESCRIPTION

Item Check point
60. Brake test Check the foot brake for normal operations.
61. Shift control Check that the shift patterns are correct.
62. Cruise control Check that the cruise control system operates normally.
63. EyeSight Check that EyeSight operates normally.
CHECKS AFTER DYNAMIC TEST - PART DESCRIPTION

Item Check point
64. Power steering system Check the steering warning light operation.
65. Fluid leakage Check for fluid/oil leaks.
66. Water leak test Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
67. Appearance 2
  1. Peel the protective tape, protective film, vinyl wrapping and identification seal. (If equipped)
  2. Check the body paints for damage and stain.
  3. Check the plated parts for damage and rust.