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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Vehicle interior
Items Check points
Accelerator pedal
•Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism
•Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
•Moves smoothly?
•Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes
•Pulls to one side when applied?
•Loss of brake effectiveness?
•Spongy feeling brake pedal?
•Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights
•Do all the lights come on?
•Headlights aimed correctly? (→P. 35 3)
Parking brake
•Moves smoothly?
•Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
•Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
•Moves smoothly?
•Has correct free play?
•No strange noises?