1.2 Vehicle Inspection

1.2.1 Description and Operation
1.2.1.1 Inspection Items Before Operating The
Vehicle

Horn Operation

Occasionally press the horn to ensure the speaker is working
properly, check all the button positions.

Brake System Operation

Be aware of any abnormal noise when braking, brake pedal
travel  increase  and  repeatedly  occurred  wheel  slip  when
braking.  In  addition,  if  the  brake  warning  light  illuminates  or
flashes, it indicates a fault in the brake system.

Exhaust System Operation

Be  aware  of  the  sound  change  in  the  exhaust  system  and
odors.  These  indicate  that  the  system  may  be  leaking  or
overheating.  Check  the  system  immediately  and  repair  if
necessary.

Tire and Wheel Alignment

Be  aware  of  the  steering  wheel  and  seats  vibration  when
traveling under normal conditions. It indicates that there may
be a need to balance the wheels. In addition, the wheel slip on
even roads indicates that there may be a need for tire pressure
adjustment or wheel alignment.

Steering System Operation

Be  aware  of  the  change  in  steering  effort.  When  steering
becomes hard, the steering wheel free travel is great or when
there is abnormal sound while turning and parking, the steering
system needs to be checked. Occasionally inspect the lighting
pattern of the headlamp. If the headlamp lighting pattern is not
correct, it should be adjusted.

1.2.1.2  Inspection  Items  Before  Each  Time
Filling Fuel

Any system fluid leak(except the windshield washer) indicates
that the system may be faulty. Check the system immediately
and repair if necessary.

Engine Oil Level

Add engine oil if necessary, preferably when engine oil is warm.

1. When the engine is shut down, engine oil will flow back to

the bottom of the oil pan after a few minutes.

2. Pull out the dipstick.

3. Wipe clean the dipstick and then insert it back.

4. Pull out the dipstick and inspect the oil level.

5. If necessary, add engine oil, so that the oil level maintained

between MIN (minimum) line and the MAX (maximum) line.
Do not fill an excessive amount of engine oil, otherwise it
may cause damage to the engine.

6. After reading the engine oil level, reinstall the dipstick to the

engine. If inspecting the engine oil level when the engine is
cold, do not start the cold engine. The cold engine oil will
not quickly return to the oil pan, thus the correct oil level
reading will not be obtained.

Engine Coolant Level and Conditions

Add  engine  coolant  if  necessary.  Check  the  engine  coolant,
replace the dirty engine coolant.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Inspect the washer fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

1.2.1.3 Monthly Inspection Items

Wheels, Tires and Tire Pressure

Inspect for abnormal tire wear or damage. Inspect the wheels
for damage. Inspect the tire pressure when cold, also inspect
the spare tire. Maintain tire pressure as recommended on the
label.

Vehicle Lamp Operation

Inspect the license plate lamps, headlamps (including the high-
beam  lamps),  parking  lamps,  fog  lamps,  tail  lamps,  brake
lamps, turn lamps and indicators, reversing lamps and hazard
warning lamps operation.

Oil and Fluid Leaks

When the vehicle is parked, regularly inspect whether there is
water, engine oil, fuel or other liquids on the ground underneath
the car. Water dripping from air-conditioning system after use
is normal. If oil leaks or smoke is found, identify the reason and
repair if necessary.

1.2.1.4 Inspection Items At Least Twice A Year

Power Steering System Fluid Level

Inspect  power  steering  fluid  surface  to  maintain  the  correct
power steering fluid level.

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Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Level

Inspect the brake fluid level and maintain the correct fluid level.
If the fluid level is too low, it indicates that the brake pads have
been worn and need repair. Inspect the vent lid to ensure that
no dirt and air path blockage.

Clutch Pedal Free Travel

Inspect the clutch pedal free travel. Adjust if necessary. Without
the clutch pedal being pressed, measure the distance between
the clutch pedal center and the floor. Then, press the clutch
pedal all the way and measure the distance between the pedal
center  and  the  floor.  The  difference  between  the  two
measurements must be greater than 130 mm (5.19 in).

Doors and Windows Seals Lubrication

With a clean cloth to apply a layer of silicon grease coated film.

1.2.1.5  Inspection  Items  When  Changing
Engine Oil

Manual Transmission Drive Axle

Inspect transmission fluid. Add transmission fluid if necessary.

3.3.8.1

 

Transmission Fluid Level Inspection

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Brake System

Special attention: Low brake fluid level may indicate that disc
brake pads have been worn and need repair. In addition, if the
brake system warning lamp is always on, the brake system may
be faulty. If the anti-lock brake system warning lamp is always
on, the anti-lock braking system may be faulty. Inspect the ABS
system when wheel removal and rotation is carried out. Inspect
the pipe and hose connections are correct, and whether there
are catching, leakage, cracks, or scratches. Inspect for the disc
brake pads worn. Inspect brake disc surface conditions at the
same  time  inspecting  other  brake  system  components,
including  brake  wheel  cylinders,  park  brake  etc.  Inspect  the
park  brake  adjustment.  If  the  driving  habits  and  driving
conditions require frequent braking, brake inspection interval
should be shortened.

Steering  Systems,  Suspension  and  Front  Drive  Axle
Shields and Seals

Inspect  front  and  rear  suspension  and  steering  system  for
component damage, loose or missing. Inspect for signs of wear
or lack of lubrication. Inspect whether power steering system,
pipe and hose is connected properly, and whether there are
catching, leakage, cracks, or scratches. Clean the drive axle
jacket and seals and inspect for damage, cracking or leakage,
if necessary, replace the seals.

Exhaust System

Inspect  the  entire  exhaust  system,  including  the  catalytic
converter.  Inspect  vehicle  body  near  the  exhaust  system,  to
refer to whether there are parts broken, damaged, missing or
misaligned. Inspect whether there are cracks, holes or loose
connections.  Inspect  other  causes  for  poor  floor  heat
ventilation. Inspect the cause for exhaust heat entering into the
luggage compartment or passenger compartment.

Throttle Linkage

Inspect the throttle linkage to refer to whether there are scratch,
parts  damaged  or  missing.  Apply  the  appropriate  grease
lubrication  at  all  joints,  the  middle  throttle  shaft  bearings,
throttle valve assembly spring on the accelerator pedal and the
pedal surface. Inspect for throttle linkage free movement.

Engine Drive Belt

Inspect the drive belt for cracking, wear and proper tension. If
necessary, adjust or replace the drive belt.

Hood Locking Latch Operation

Open  the  hood.  Observe  the  operation  of  auxiliary  locking
latch. when the main lock latch is released, the auxiliary locking
latch should be able to prevent the hood fully open. The hood
must be able to fully closed.

1.2.1.6 Inspection Items At Least Once A Year

The Condition and Operation Of Seat Belts

Inspect  seat  belt  system,  including  the  woven  belt,  buckle,
release button, retractor, guide ring and fixtures.

Spare Tire and Jack Storage

Be aware of the rattle sound from the rear of vehicle. Spare tire,
all the jacking equipment and tools must always be well fixed.
Each time after use, lubricate ratchet jack or screw mechanism
with the engine oil .

Key Lock Maintenance

Lubricate key cylinder.

Body Lubrication

Lubricate all door hinges, including the hood, the fuel filler door,
luggage  compartment  (hatchback)  hinges  and  locking  latch,
glove box, console door and any folding seat parts.

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Wash The Vehicle Underbody

Firstly, loose deposited dust, and then rinse the bottom of the
vehicle  body  with  water.  In  winter,  wash  the  bottom  of  the
vehicle body at least once a year. Washing the bottom of the
vehicle body can remove snow, ice and dust-proof corrosive
substances.

Engine Cooling System

Warning!

When working around the running engine, avoid contact
with moving parts and hot surfaces to prevent injuries.

Check the engine coolant. If the engine coolant is too dirty or
rusty,  drain  the  engine  coolant.  Flush  the  engine  cooling
system  and  refill  the  new  engine  coolant.  Maintain  an
appropriate concentration of engine coolant in order to ensure
the  correct  antifreeze,  anti-boiled,  anti-corrosion  properties
and engine operating temperature. Check the hoses. Replace
the cracked, expanded, or aged hoses. Inspect fastening clip,
cleaning  radiators  and  air-conditioning  system  condenser
outside. Clean filler cap and filler neck tube. Test the pressure
in  the  cooling  system  and  cover  to  ensure  that  the  system
operate properly.

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1.3 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

1.3.1 Description and Operation
1.3.1.1 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Warning!

Refer  to  "Vehicle  Lifting  Notice"  in  "Warnings  and
Notices".
To  help  avoid  personal  injury,  always  use  jack  stands
when  you  are  working  on  or  under  any  vehicle  that  is
supported only by a jack.

Note

When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side
rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift

pads  do  not  contact  the  catalytic  converter,  the  brake
pipes  or  the  fuel  lines.  If  such  contact  occurs,  vehicle
damage  or  unsatisfactory  vehicle  performance  may
result. Before you begin any lifting procedure, be sure
the vehicle is on a clean, hard, level surface. Be sure all
the lifting equipment meets weight standards and is in
good  working  order.  Be  sure  all  the  vehicle  loads  are
equally distributed and secure. If you are only supporting
the vehicle at the frame side rails, make sure the lifting
equipment does not put too much stress on or weaken
the frame side rails.

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