12-60 Simple inspection and service
2. Set the starter switch in ON position.
3. While shifting the range selector lever to each
position, check the following.
• Check if the range selector lever operates
smoothly and clicks at each range position
(“P” position through “2” position).
• Check if the shift indicator lamp indicates the
selected range.
4. Return the range selector lever to “P” position.
Turn the starter key to LOCK position and check
if the key can be removed from the key cylinder.
The steering wheel is a safety-critical part of the
vehicle. If an inspection reveals any abnormality,
contact an authorized dealer and have the abnor-
mality rectified before you again drive the vehicle.
Driving the vehicle with the abnormality unrectified
could result in a serious accident.
1 Steering wheel play
NOTE:
Be sure to check the steering wheel play both with
the engine running and with the engine turned off.
1. Make sure the parking brake is securely applied.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans-
mission, make sure that the gearshift lever is in
the neutral position. If your vehicle is an auto-
matic transmission vehicle, make sure that the
range selector lever is in the “P” position.
3. Gently turn the steering wheel from its straight-
ahead (neutral) position to the point where you
first feel resistance in the clockwise direction
and to the point where you first feel resistance in
the counterclockwise direction. The distance
Steering wheel – check
WARNING
Perform the checks in a safe place that pro-
vides good visibility all around. During the
checks, be sufficiently attentive to surround-
ing traffic conditions.
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
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