General maintenance
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. Performing maintenance checks on the vehicle is the owner's responsibility. The owner may take the vehicle to a service center but it is recommended that the owner perform the checks.
In most cases, special tools are not required.
The procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink.
Also, check that they have enough brightness.
(a) Check that all the warning lights and buzzers are working.
(a) Check that the horn is working.
(a) Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
(a) 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.
(b) Check that the wipers streak or not. Replace the wiper if necessary.
(a) When the heater or air conditioner is on the defroster setting, check that air comes out of the defroster outlet.
(a) Check that the rear view mirror is securely mounted.
(a) Check that the sun visors move freely and are securely mounted.
10. STEERING WHEEL
(a) Check that the steering wheel has the proper free play. Also check for steering difficulty, unusual noises (See page SR-2).
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters, seatback recliner and other front seat controls operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all the latches lock securely in all positions.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in all positions.
(d) Check that the headrests move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in all latched positions.
(e) When the rear seatbacks are folded down, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
13. ACCELERATOR PEDAL
(a) Check that the pedal operates smoothly. In other words, check that the pedal does not have uneven pedal resistance or become stuck in certain positions.
14. BRAKE PEDAL
(a) Check that the pedal operates smoothly.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and free play (See page BR-10).
(c) Start the engine and check the brake booster function.
15. BRAKES
(a) In a safe place, check that the vehicle remains straight when applying the brakes.
16. PARKING BRAKE
(a) Check that the pedal has the proper range of motion (See page PB-1).
(b) On a low incline, check that the parking brake alone can stabilize the vehicle.
17. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "PARK" MECHANISM
(a) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the "P" position with all the brakes released.
Open in Driver Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit
DTC B1181/18 Open in Driver Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The driver side squib 2nd step circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly, the spiral cable and
the steering pad.
The circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC B1181/18 is reco ...
Rear Airbag Sensor RH Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1154/38 Rear Airbag Sensor RH Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The rear airbag sensor RH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and rear airbag sensor
RH.
If the center airbag sensor assembly receives signals from the rear airbag
sensor RH, it judges whether or
not the ...
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and
Combination Meter
DESCRIPTION
This circuit is necessary for the ASL (Auto Sound Leveliser) built into the
stereo component amplifier.
Speed signals are received from the combination meter and used for the ASL.
The ASL function automatically adjusts the sound data in order to enable hearing
the clear audio ...