Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 10

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1. Pre-delivery Inspection

A: GENERAL

The purposes of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
are as follows.
• Remove the additional parts used for ensuring
the vehicle quality during transportation and restore
the vehicle to its normal state.
• Check if the vehicle before delivery is in a normal
state.
• Check for any damage or missing parts that may
have taken place during transportation or storage.
• Make sure to provide a complete vehicle to the
customer.
Because of the above reasons, all dealerships
must always carry out the PDIs before delivering a
vehicle.
In addition, all franchised shops and PDI centers
must check the status of every vehicle received to
identify who is responsible for any possible defects.

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

B: PDI PROCEDURE

Follow the procedures shown in the table below.
Static Checks Just After Vehicle Receipt

Step

Check point

1. Appearance check

(1) If the vehicle is covered with protective film, visually check the vehicle 
body for damage and dents.
(2) If the protective film has been removed, visually check the body paints for 
small areas of damage or stains.
(3) Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage and cracks or 
excessive gaps to the body sheet metal.
(4) Visually check the plated parts for any damage.

2. Tire check

(1) Check the tires for damage, abnormal conditions, and dents on the 
wheels.
(2) Check the tire air pressure.

3. Fuse installation

(1) If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, attach a fuse.

4. Connection of air conditioner cut connector

(1) If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, connect  air condi-
tioner cut connector or air conditioner harness.

5. Check the doors for lock/unlock and open/close 
operations.

(1) Using the key, check if the door can be locked and unlocked normally.
(2) Open and close the all doors to see that there are no abnormal condi-
tions.

6. Operation check of child lock system

(1) Inspect whether child lock system operates properly.

7. Check the trunk lid open/close operations.

(1) Operate the trunk lock release lever to check that the trunk opens nor-
mally.
(2) Using the key, check if the trunk lid can be unlocked normally.
(3) Open and close the trunk lid to see that there are no abnormal conditions.

8. Check the rear gate for lock/unlock and open/
close operations.

(1) Using the key, check if the rear gate can be lock and unlocked normally.
(2) Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal condi-
tions.
(3) Operate the power door locking switch to check that the rear gate is 
locked and unlocked normally.

9. Operation check of fuel lid opener lock release 
lever

(1) Operate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel lid is unlocked normally.

10. Accessory check

Check the following accessories are provided:
• Owner's manual
• Warranty booklet
• Service booklet
• Spare key
• Jack
• Tool set
• Spare tire

11. Operation check of hood lock release system

(1) Operate the hood lock release lever to check that the hood opens nor-
mally.

12. Battery

(1) Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust and trace of 
battery fluid leaks.

13. Brake fluid

(1) Check the fluid amount.

14. Engine oil

(1) Check the oil amount.

15. Transmission fluid

(1) Check the fluid amount.

16. AT front differential oil

(1) Check the AT front differential oil amount.

17. Coolant

(1) Check the coolant amount.

18. Clutch fluid

(1) Check the clutch fluid amount.

19. Window washer fluid

(1) Check the window washer fluid amount.

20. Hood latch check

(1) Check that the front hood is closed and latched securely.

21. Keyless entry system

(1) Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.

22. Seat

(1) Check the seat surfaces for smears or dirt.
(2) Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.

23. Seat belt

(1) Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.

24. Wheel alignment

(1) Check that the wheel alignments are properly adjusted.

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Checks with the Engine Running

Dynamic Test with the Vehicle Running

Checks after Dynamic Test

Step

Check point

1. Test mode connector

(1) Disconnect the test mode connector.

2. Starting condition

(1) Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.

3. Exhaust system

(1) Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.

4. Indicator light

(1) Check that all the indicator lights operate normally.

5. Clock

(1) Check that the clock operate normally.

6. Radio

(1) Check that the radio system operates normally.

7. Cigarette lighter

(1) Check that the cigarette lighter operates normally.

8. Lighting system

(1) Check that the lighting systems operate normally.

9. Window washer

(1) Check that the window washer system operates normally.

10. Wiper

(1) Check that the wiper system operates normally.

11. Power window operation check

(1) Check the power window for correct operations.

Step

Check point

1. Brake test

(1) Check that the foot brake operates normally.

2. Parking brake

(1) Check that the parking brake operates normally.

3. AT shift control

(1) Check the AT shift patterns are correct.

4. Heater & ventilation

(1) Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.

5. Air conditioner

(1) Check that the air conditioner operates normally.

6. Cruise control

(1) Check that the cruise control system operates normally.

Step

Check point

1. ATF level

(1) Check that the ATF level is normal.

2. Power steering fluid level

(1) Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.

3. Fluid leak check

(1) Check for fluid/oil leaks.

4. Water leak check

(1) Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.

5. Appearance check 2

(1) Remove the protective film (if any).
(2) Check the body paints for damage and smears.
(3) Check that no crack and no damage are found on glass or light lens.
(4) Check the plated parts for damage and rust.

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1. APPEARANCE CHECK

1) When vehicle is covered with protective film, in-
spect visually for damage or dents to vehicle body
surface.
2) When protective film is removed, check the body
paints for small areas of damage or stains and re-
pair as necessary.
3) Check the window glass, door glass, and lights
for any cracks or damage and repair or replace the
parts as necessary.
4) Check the plated parts, such as the grilles and
door knobs, for damage or loss of gloss and repair
or replace the parts as necessary.

2. TIRE CHECK

• Check the tire outer faces for any damage.
• Check the tire air pressure by referring to the fol-
lowing table.

3. FUSE INSTALLATION

A vehicle just delivered has no fuses for the room
lamp circuit to prevent battery discharge. Attach a
15 A fuse as shown in the figure. 

4. CONNECTION OF AIR CONDITIONER 
CUT CONNECTOR

A vehicle just delivered has its air conditioner cut
connector or air conditioner haness disconnected
to protect the air conditioner compressor. Connect
as shown in the figure. 

3.0 L model

Except 3.0 L model

5. CHECK THE DOOR OPERATIONS, 
LOCK/UNLOCK AND OPEN/CLOSE, AS 
FOLLOWS.

Using the key, lock and unlock the door several
times to check for normal operation. Open and
close the door several times for smooth movement.

• Vehicles with manual door locks:

Sit in all the seats, close the door completely, and
move the lock lever to the lock position. Then, pull
the inside door handle to ensure the door will not
open.

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure

kPa (kg/cm

2

, psi)

Front Rear

195/60R15

220 (2.2, 32)

210 (2.1, 30)

205/50R16

230 (2.3, 33)

220 (2.2, 32)

215/60R16

200 (2.0, 29)

190 (1.9, 28)

215/45ZR17

230 (2.3, 33)

220 (2.2, 32)

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(A) Unlock

(B) Lock

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