RM36D0EC _V1 General _083136 MAINTENANCE _0402298 GENERAL MAINTENANCE F

MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSIDE VEHICLE

These are maintenance and inspection items that are considered to be the owner's responsibility.

The owner can do them or they can have them done at a service center.

These items include those that should be checked on a daily basis, those that in most cases do not require special tools, and those that are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.

General maintenance items and procedures are as follows:

GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance requirements vary depending on country.

Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual.

Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.

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 increased exhaust emissions.

LIGHTS

Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink properly. Also, check if they are sufficiently bright.

Check that the headlights are aimed properly.

WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS

Check that all of the warning lights and buzzers work.

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 installed.

SUN VISORS

Check that the sun visors move freely and are securely installed.

STEERING WHEEL

Check that the steering wheel has the proper amount of free play. Also check for steering difficulty and unusual noises.

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.

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*1	Front power seat switch LH
*a	Slide function
*b	Reclining function
*c	Lifter function
*d	Front vertical function
*e	Lumbar support adjustment function

Check the basic functions (for Driver Seat).

Operate the front power seat switch LH and check that the following seat functions operate properly:

Slide function

Reclining function

Lifter function

Front vertical function

Lumbar support adjustment function

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*1	Front power seat switch RH
*a	Slide function
*b	Reclining function

Check the basic functions (for Front Passenger Seat, w/ Front Passenger Side Power Seat).

Operate the front power seat switch RH and check that the following seat functions operate properly:

Slide function

Reclining function

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 (for HV Model)

Check that the pedal operates smoothly.

Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and free play.

Turn the ignition switch on (READY) and check the brake booster function.

Turn the ignition switch on (READY) and check the brake system indicator.

BRAKE PEDAL (for Gasoline Model)

Check that the brake pedal operates smoothly.

Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and free play.

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 remains straight when applying the brakes.

PARKING BRAKE

On a slight grade, check that the parking brake alone can hold the vehicle in place.

CONTINUOUSLY TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM

Check the lock release button of the shift lever for proper and smooth operation.

Check the shift lever for proper and smooth operation.

When the shift lever is in P and all brakes are released in an area that has a slight grade, check that the vehicle is stable.

HYBRID TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM

Check the lock release button of the shift lever for proper and smooth operation.

Check the shift lever for proper and smooth operation.

When the shift lever is in P and all brakes are released in an area that has a slight grade, check that the vehicle is stable.

FLOOR MATS

Check that the correct floor mats are used, and that they are properly installed.