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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.
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 back-up fuse.
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. 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 opened 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 opener lock release lever Operate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel filler lid can be unlocked normally.
9. 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.
10. 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)
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. Transmission gear oil Check that the transmission gear oil level is normal.
17. CVT front differential oil Check for leakage of CVT front differential 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. Clutch fluid Check the clutch fluid amount.
21. Window washer fluid Check the window washer fluid amount.
22. Front hood latch Check that the front hood is closed normally and locked securely.
23. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
24. Keyless access system Check that the keyless access system operates normally.
25. Alarm system Check that the alarm system operates normally.
26. Seat
  1. Check the seat surfaces for stains or dirt.
  2. Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
27. Seat belt Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
28. Grommet installation Install the grommet provided in the rear seat to the tie-down hole.
29. TPMS (U.S. model) If the display of TPMS warning light does not operate normally, perform the diagnosis by referring to TPMS (Diagnosis).

Checks with the engine running 

Item Check point
30. Delivery (test) 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 push button start function of the access key equipped with the vehicle, check that the engine starts and stops.
33. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
34. Exhaust system Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.
35. Indicator and warning lights Check that all indicator lights and warning lights are operating correctly.
36. Heater & ventilation Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.
37. Air conditioner Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
38. Multi-function display (MFD) Check that the Multi-Function Display (MFD) function operates normally.
39. Audio Check the radio and AUX operate normally.
40. Navigation Check the navigation and AUX operate normally.
41. Telematics system Check that the indicator light on the overhead console or on the stereo camera cover assembly goes off.
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. Parking brake Check that the parking brake 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 rear bumper around the sensor for dirt, scratch, affixed stickers and poor paint coating.
55. EyeSight (RAB)
  1. Check that the RAB system is activated and deactivated correctly.
  2. Check the sonar sensor installed on the rear bumper for parts missing, dirt, scratch, foreign objects, etc.
56. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) check Check that the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is not detected.

Dynamic test with the vehicle running 

Item Check point
57. Brake test Check the foot brake for normal operations.
58. Shift control Check that the shift patterns are correct.
59. Cruise control Check that the cruise control system operates normally.
60. Subaru EyeSight Check that the Subaru EyeSight operates normally.

Checks after dynamic test 

Item Check point
61. Power steering system Check the steering warning light operation.
62. Fluid leakage Check for fluid/oil leaks.
63. Water leak test Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
64. 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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