248 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the  maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
Windshield wipers
•The wiper blades should not show 
any signs of cracking, splitting, 
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
•The wiper blades should clear the 
windshield without streaking or 
skipping.
WARNING
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.