Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual — part 20

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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Pre-delivery Inspection

1. Pre-delivery Inspection

A: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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 ve-
hicle to its normal state.
• Check if the vehicle before delivery is in a normal state.
• Check for any damage to the vehicle or parts that may have taken place during transportation or storage.
• Check if the vehicle after repair is in a normal state.
• Make sure to provide a complete vehicle to the customer.
For the above reasons, all SUBARU dealers (dealerships) carry out the PDIs before delivering a vehicle.
Refer to this manual unless otherwise specified.

B: PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) PROCEDURE

STATIC CHECKS JUST AFTER VEHICLE RECEIPT

PROCEDURE

Check point

1. Appearance check

(1) If the vehicle is covered with protective coating, visually check the vehicle
body for damage and dents. If the protective coating has been removed,
visually check the body paints for damage or stains in detail.
(2) Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage, cracks or
excessive gaps to the body sheet metal.
(3) 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

If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, attach a back-up fuse.

4. Air conditioner harness connection

If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, connect air conditioner
harness.

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

(1) Using the key, check if the trunk lid can be locked or unlocked normally.
(2) Open and close all doors to see that there are no abnormal conditions.
(3) Operate the power door lock switch to check that the door (rear gate) is
locked and unlocked normally.

6. Double lock operation check

Check the double lock for normal operations.

7. Check the operation of child safety lock system

Check that the child safety lock system operates normally.

8. Check the trunk lid for open/close operations.

(1) Operate the trunk lock release lever to check that the trunk opens nor-
mally.
(2) Operate the opener cancel lever of trunk lock to check that it operates
normally.
(3) Open and close the trunk lid to see that there are no abnormal conditions.

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

(1) Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally through the emergency
hole.
(2) Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal condi-
tions.

10. Operation check of fuel lid opener lock release
lever

Operate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel filler flap lid is unlocked nor-
mally.

11. Accessory check

Check that the following accessories are provided.
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty booklet
• Maintenance note
• Spare key
• Jack
• Tool set
• Spare tire

12. Operation check of front hood lock release
system

Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood is
unlocked normally.

13. Battery

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

14. Brake fluid

Check that the fluid level is normal.

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Pre-delivery Inspection

CHECKS WITH ENGINE RUNNING

DYNAMIC TEST WITH VEHICLE RUNNING

15. Engine oil

Check that the oil level is normal.

16. Transmission gear oil

Check that the transmission gear oil level is normal.

17. AT front differential oil

Check that the AT front differential oil level is normal.

18. Engine coolant

Check that the engine coolant level is normal.

19. Clutch fluid

Check that the clutch fluid level is normal.

20. Window washer fluid

Check that the window washer fluid level is normal.

21. Front hood latch check

Check that the hood is closed and latched securely.

22. Keyless entry system

Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.

23. Seat

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

24. Seat belt

Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.

25. Wheel alignment

Check that the wheel alignments are properly adjusted.

PROCEDURE

Check point

26. Test mode connector

Test mode connectors

27. Immobilizer system

(1) Check that the engine starts with all keys that are equipped on vehicle.
(2) 60 seconds after turning ignition switch from ON to ACC or OFF, or imme-
diately after removing key, check that the immobilizer indicator light blinking.

28. Starting condition

Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.

29. Exhaust system

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

30. Indicator and warning lights

Check that all the indicator and warning lights are gone out.

31. Clock

Check that the clock operates normally.

32. Audio

Check the radio, CD and MD player for normal operation.

33. Navigation system

(1) Check all display functions for normal operation.
(2) Check the map disc (DVD) are provided on vehicle.
(3) Check that the navigation system operates normally.

34. Front accessory power supply socket

Check that the front accessory power socket operates normally.

35. Lighting system

Check that the lighting system operates normally.

36. Wiper deicer

Check that the wiper deicer operates normally.

37. Rear fog light

Check that the rear fog light operates normally.

38. Illumination control

Check that the illumination control operates normally.

39. Window washer

Check that the window washer system operates normally.

40. Wiper

Check that the wiper system operates normally.

41. Power window operation check

Check the power window for normal operations.

42. Sunroof

Check that the sunroof operates normally.

43. Door mirror

Check that the remote control mirror operates normally.

PROCEDURE

Check point

44. Brake test

Check the foot brake for normal operations.

45. Parking brake

Check the parking brake for normal operations.

46. AT shift control

Check that the AT shift patterns are correct.

47. Heater & ventilation

Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.

48. Air conditioner

Check that the air conditioner operates normally.

49. Cruise control

Check that the cruise control system operates normally.

PROCEDURE

Check point

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CHECKS AFTER DYNAMIC TEST

1. APPEARANCE CHECK

• If the vehicle is covered with protective coating,
visually check the vehicle body for damage and
dents.
• When the protective coating is removed, visually
check the body paints for damage or stains in detail
and repair as necessary.
• Visually check the windshield glass, door glass-
es and light lenses for any damage, cracks or ex-
cessive gaps to the body sheet metal and repair as
necessary.
• Visually check the plated parts, such as the
grilles and door knobs, for damage or loss of gloss
and replace the parts as necessary.

2. TIRE CHECK

• Check the tires for damage, abnormal condi-
tions, and dents on the wheels.
• Check the tire size, spare tire and tire air pres-
sure described on the tire air pressure label (driv-
er’s side).

3. FUSE INSTALLATION

Fuses for the back-up circuit have been removed to
prevent battery discharge. If the vehicle is about to
be delivered to the customer, attach a 20 A fuse (A)
as shown in the figure.

4. CONNECTION OF AIR CONDITIONER
HARNESS

A vehicle just delivered has its air conditioner har-
ness disconnected to protect the air conditioner
compressor. Connect the harness as shown in the
figure.

5. CHECK DOORS FOR LOCK/UNLOCK
AND OPEN/CLOSE OPERATIONS

1) 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.

PROCEDURE

Check point

50. ATF level

Check that the ATF level is correct.

51. Power steering fluid level

Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.

52. Fluid leak check

Check for fluid/oil leaks.

53. Water leak test

Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.

54. Appearance check 2

(1) Remove the protective coating (if any).
(2) Check the body paints for damage and stain.
(3) Check the plated parts for damage and rust.

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(A) Unlock

(B) Lock

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