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Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Procedure: Notes

Perform the procedures indicated in the table below.

STATIC CHECKS JUST AFTER VEHICLE RECEIPT

Step 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 panels.
  3. Visually check the exterior parts for any damage.
  4. Check the instrument panel, console and trim for stains or dirt.
2. Tire
  1. Check the tires for damage, defective, and dents on wheels.
  2. Check the tire air pressure.
3. Fuses If the vehicle is about to be delivered to customer, attach the room light fuse.
4. Lock/unlock and open/close operation checks 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 operations
  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. Fuel filler lid opener lever Operate the fuel filler lid opener to check that the fuel filler lid unlocks normally.
8. Towing hook (eyebolt) At factory shipment, the towing hook (eyebolt) is installed to the rear bumper. Remove the towing hook (eyebolt), store it in the holder.
9. Accessory Check that the following accessories are equipped.
  • Owner's manual
  • Warranty booklet
  • Maintenance note
  • Spare key
  • Key No. plate
  • Jack
  • Tool set
  • Spare tire
  • Towing hook (eyebolt)
  • Security ID plate
10. Front hood lock release system Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood opens normally.
11. Battery Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust or traces of battery fluid leaks.
12. Brake fluid Check the brake fluid amount.
13. Engine oil Check the engine oil amount.
14. Transmission gear oil Check that the transmission gear oil level is normal.
15. AT front differential gear oil Check for leakage of AT front differential gear oil.
16. Rear differential gear oil Check for leakage of gear oil from the rear differential.
17. Engine coolant Check the engine coolant level.
18. Clutch fluid Check the clutch fluid amount.
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. Security system (Alarm system) Check that the security system (alarm system) 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 the seat belt warning system operates normally.
25. TPMS (U.S. model)
  1. Turn the TPMS transmitter power supply to ON.
  2. If the display of TPMS warning light does not operate normally, perform the diagnosis by referring to TPMS (Diagnosis).
26. ECM protector For Canada model, check the ECM protector installation conditions.
CHECKS WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Step Check point
27. Delivery (test) mode connector Check that the delivery (test) mode connector is separated.
28. 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 is blinking.
29. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
30. Exhaust system Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.
31. Indicator and warning lights Check that all indicator lights and warning lights are operating correctly.
32. Heater & ventilation Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.
33. Air conditioner Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
34. Clock Check that the clock operates normally.
35. Antenna Install the antenna.
36. Audio Check the radio and AUX operate normally.
37. Accessory power supply socket Check that the accessory power supply socket operates normally.
38. Lighting system Check that the lighting system operates normally.
39. Window washer Check that the window washer system operates normally.
40. Navigation system
  1. Check all display functions for normal operation.
  2. Check that the navigation and AUX systems operate normally.
41. Wiper Check that the wiper system operates normally.
42. Power window operation check Check that the power window operates normally.
43. Sunroof Check that the sunroof operates normally.
44. Rear defogger system Check that the rear defogger system operates normally.
45. Door mirror Check that the remote control door mirror operates normally.
46. Parking brake Check the parking brake for normal operations.
DYNAMIC TEST WITH VEHICLE RUNNING

Step Check point
47. Brake test Check the foot brake for normal operations.
48. Shift control Check that the AT and MT shift normally.
49. Cruise control Check that the cruise control system operates normally.
CHECKS AFTER DYNAMIC TEST

Step Check point
50. ATF level Check that the ATF level is correct.
51. Power steering fluid level Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.
52. Fluid leakage Check for fluid/oil leaks.
53. Water leakage Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
54. Appearance 2
  1. Remove the protective coat. (If attached)
  2. Check the body paints for damage and stain.
  3. Visually check the exterior parts for any damage and rust.