Visual Inspection

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Visually check the following parts and systems.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION CHART

Inspection item	Referring section
CVT fluid - level, leakage, color	CVT FLUID CHECK
CVT fluid cooler - leakage	CVT FLUID COOLER HOSES INSPECTION
CVT fluid hoses - disconnection, looseness, deterioration	CVT FLUID COOLER HOSES REPLACEMENT
CVT select cable - installation	SELECT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Engine oil - level, leakage	Engine Oil and Filter Change
Engine coolant - level, leakage	ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
Engine mountings - play, looseness, damage	ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Suspension - play, looseness	SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Drive shafts - damage	FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Battery - indicator condition, corrosion of terminal	BATTERY INSPECTION
Connectors of electric wire harness - disconnection, friction	ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION
Fuses - burning
Parts - installation, damage
Bolts - looseness
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check the following items at engine start, if possible. Malfunction indicator lamp - Operation	MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) CHECK
Charge warning light - Operation	GENERATOR SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Engine oil pressure warning light - Operation	COMBINATION METER DIAGNOSIS
Other parts that can be checked visually