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HVAC Air Filter (If Equipped) InspectionS7RS0B0206032
1) Remove HVAC air filter from HVAC unit referring to 
“HVAC Air Filter Removal and Installation (If 
Equipped) in Section 7A”.
2) Check for dirt and dust. If HVAC air filter is  excessively dirty, replace HVAC air filter with new 
one. If not, go to next step.
3) Blow compressed air on the air outlet side of HVAC  air filter for removing dust.
4) Install HVAC air filter in to HVAC unit referring to 
“HVAC Air Filter Removal and Installation (If 
Equipped) in Section 7A”.
HVAC Air Filter (If Equipped) ReplacementS7RS0B0206033
Replace HVAC air filter with new one referring to “HVAC 
Air Filter Removal and Installation (If Equipped) in 
Section 7A”.
Final Inspection for Maintenance ServiceS7RS0B0206034
WARNING! 
When carrying out road tests, select a safe 
place where no man or no running vehicle is 
seen so as to prevent any accident.
 
Seats
Check that seat slides smoot hly and locks securely at 
any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of 
front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
Seat Belt
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch 
plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
Check that seat belt is securely locked. If “REPLACE 
BELT” label on seat belt is visible, replace belt.
Battery Electrolyte Level Check
Check that the electrolyte le vel of all battery cells is 
between the upper and lower level lines on the case. If 
battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery 
condition by the indicator. Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that pedal operates
 smoothly without getting 
caught or interfered by any other part.
Engine Start
Check engine start for readiness.
WARNING! 
Before performing th e following check, be 
sure to have enough room around the 
vehicle. Then, firmly  apply both the parking 
brake and the regular brakes. Do not use the 
accelerator pedal. If the engine starts, be 
ready to turn off the ignition promptly. Take 
these precautions because the vehicle could 
move without warning and possibly cause 
personal injury or property damage.
 
On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in 
each select lever  position. The starting motor should 
crank only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transaxle vehicles, place the shift lever in 
“Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully and try to start. 
On Automated Manual Transaxl e vehicles, try to start 
the engine in each select le ver position. The starting 
motor should crank only when select lever is in “N” 
(Neutral) and brake pedal is depressed.
Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
Clutch (for Manual Transaxle)
Check for the following.
• Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch  pedal,
• No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and  accelerating.
• Clutch itself is free fr om any abnormal condition.
Gearshift or Select Lever (Transaxle)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to all 
positions and for good performance of transaxle in any 
position.
With automatic transaxle or Automated Manual 
Transaxle equipped vehicle, also check that shift 
indicator indicates properly according to which position 
select lever is shifted to.
With automatic transaxle equipped vehicle, make sure 
that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting select lever 
to “P” range position and release all brakes.
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Brake
Foot brake
Check the following:
• that brake pedal has proper travel,
• that brake works properly,
• that it is free from noise,
• that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is applied.
• and that brake do not drag.
Parking brake
Check that lever has proper travel.
WARNING! 
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope, 
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to 
avoid any personal injury or property 
damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake 
quickly even if vehicle should start to move.
 
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective 
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake 
lever is pulled all the way.
Steering
• Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from  instability, or abnormally heavy feeling. • Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one 
side.
Engine
• Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
• Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and  abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and  power transmitting system 
are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or 
any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, 
temperature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that ai r comes out from defroster 
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set mode control lever to defroster position and fan 
switch lever to “HI” position for this check.
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B0207001
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this  section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Special Tools and Equipment
Recommended Fluids and LubricantsS7RS0B0208001
Fastening part Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Engine oil drain plug 35 3.5  25.5  )
Oil filter 14 1.4  10.5 for reference   )
Engine oilSG, SH, SJ, SL or SM grade (Refer to “Engine Oil and Filter Change” for engine 
oil viscosity.)
Engine coolant
(Ethylene glycol base coolant) “Antifreeze/Antico
rrosion coolant”
Brake fluid Refer to reservoir cap of brake master cylinder.
Manual transaxle oil Refer to “Manual Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B”.
Automatic transaxle fluid Refer to “A/T Fluid Change in Section 5A”.
Door hinges Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Hood latch assembly Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinder Spray lubricant