PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE EXTERIOR
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items to specification:
- Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
- All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
- Door operation and alignment including side door and back door
- Wheel lug nuts
- Tire pressures
- Headlight aiming
- Headlight cleaner and fluid level (if equipped)
- Operation of bonnet release and lock
- Operation of liftgate and fuel lid opener
the following parts:
- Flap (front and rear)
- Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)
UNDER BONNETENGINE OFF
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items to specification:
- Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
- Accelerator cable and linkage for free movement
- Tension of drive belts
- Tightness of water hose clamps
- Tightness of battery terminals, electrolyte level and specific gravity
- Radiator coolant level and specific gravity
- Engine oil level
- Oil level in steering gearbox
- Windshield washer tank fluid level
- Brake master cylinder fluid level
- Clutch master cylinder fluid level (MTX only)
- Power steering fluid level
- Manual transaxle oil level (MTX only) CLEAN
the spark plugs
INTERIOR
the following parts:
- Fuse for accessories
the operations of the following items:
- All lights including warning, and indicator lights
- Cigarette lighter and clock
- Ignition switch and steering lock
- Transaxle range switch (ATX only)
- Warning buzzers
- Seat belts warning system
- Ignition key reminder alarm
- Seat controls (sliding and reclining) and headrests
- Seat belt warning system
- Door locks, including childproof door locks
- Power door lock
- Power windows (if equipped)
- Horn, wipers, and washers
- Wiper blades performance Clean the wiper blades and windshield, if necessary
- Antenna
the following items:
- Presence of spare fuse
- Upholstery and interior finish
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items:
- Operation and fit of windows
- Parking brake
- Pedal height and free play of brake pedal
UNDER BONNETENGINE RUNNING AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
- Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner
- Idle speed
- Automatic transaxle fluid level (ATX only)
- Initial ignition timing
- Operation of throttle position sensor
- Operation of EGR valve
ON HOIST
- Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
- Tires for cuts or bruises
- Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage
ROAD TEST
• CHECK
the following items:
- Brake operation
- Clutch operation
- Steering control
- Operation of meters and gauges, squeaks, rattles, and abnormal noises
- Engine general performance
- Emergency locking retractors
AFTER ROAD TEST
the seat and floor mat protective covers CHECK
for the necessary owner information materials, tools, and spare tire in vehicle
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear upper arm removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and th ...