Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 62

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AFTER ROAD TEST  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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33. IDLE SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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34. IGNITION TIMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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35. RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL . . . . . . . 

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36. HOSES, FLUID LINES AND CONNECTIONS 
LOCATED UNDER HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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37. MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND 

 

TRANSFER (4WD) OIL LEVEL  . . . . . . . . . 

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38. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

 

LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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39. ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STEERING GEAR 
BOX AND DIFFERENTIAL FOR LEAKS  . . 

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40. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

 

LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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41. HOSES, FLUID LINES AND CONNECTIONS 
LOCATED UNDER VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . 

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FINAL STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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42. HEADLAMP AIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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43. EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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44. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . 

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45. OWNER INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 

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NOTES CONCERNING ENTRIES

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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NOTES CONCERNING ENTRIES

M6010100100080

This section describes the details and the inspection methods employed for the pre-delivery inspection of 
vehicles. 

 

The inspection should be conducted according to the sequence described in the TABLE OF PRE-DELIVERY 
INSPECTION. 

 

Inspection methods are described following the TABLE OF PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION.
NOTE: 

.

1. The spaces for model, C/# (Chassis number), E/# (engine number), aggregate distance travelled in kilo-

metres (miles), date of inspection, name of person conducting the inspection, and body colour must be 
completed without fail.

2. The spaces for place of inspection, and name of owner should be completed as required.

AC306353

AC401525

TABLE OF PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

First Step

Body

Under Hood

Under Vehicle

Before Road Test

 Model
 Chassis number
 Engine number
 Distance Travelled

 km 

 Owner
 Date of inspection
 Place of inspection
 Inspector
 Body colour

 Symbols to be used

 Needs
 adjustment

 Good

 A

 T

 

L

 

X

 C

 Needs
 cleaning

 Needs
 replenishment
 of lubricant,
 water, etc.

 Needs
 replenishment
 of repair

 Needs
 retightening

  1.      Connection of the dark current connector

Road Test

27.      Engine performance and exhaust gas

After Road Test

33.      Idle speed

Final Steps

42.      Headlamp aiming

43.      Equipment

44.      Exterior and interior

45.      Owner instructions

34.      Ignition timing

35.      Radiator coolant level

36.      Hoses, fluid lines and connections located under hood

37.      Manual transmission and transfer (4WD) oil level

38.      Automatic transmission fluid level

39.      Engine, transmission, steering gear box and 

differential for leaks

40.      Front and rear differential oil levels

41.      Hoses, fluid lines and connections located under vehicle

28.      Transmission in all ranges

29.      Brakes

30.      Steering control

31.      Vibration and rattles

32.      Electrical equipment

  2.      Wrap film

  3.      Exterior

  4.      Operation of door locking systems and door hinges

  5.      Operation of door mirrors, windows and sunroof

  6.      Engine oil level

  7.      Brake master cylinder fluid level

  8.      Clutch master cylinder fluid level

  9.      Washer fluid level

10.      Battery condition and connections

11.      Power steering fluid level

12.      Electrical wiring

13.      Tyre and spare tyre pressures

14.      Suspension system

15.      Steering linkage and split pins

16.      Under body

17.      Seat adjusters and seat back latches

18.      Choke system and inhibitor switch

19.      Idle control knob

20.      Instrument panel controls

21.      Meters, gauges, warning lamps and indication lamps

22.      Air conditioning, heater and defroster systems

23.      Wipers and washers

24.      Operation of service brakes and parking brakes

25.      Clutch operation

26.      Operation of seat belts, shoulder belts and retractors

NOTES CONCERNING ENTRIES

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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PAINTWORK TERMS

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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PAINTWORK TERMS

M6010200100032

Term

Definition 

Remarks

Blister

A raised bubble in the paint (from the base 
or the undercoat) caused by abnormal 
moisture. The bubble may contain either 
water or air.

Change in tone

The colour tone of the painted surface is not 
uniform.

Including wrong colour, discoloration and 
decoloration.

Contact mark

A mark on the painted surface as a result of 
contact by hands or clothing at the time of 
paint application.

Crack

A crack in the painted surface.

Cracks may be either shallow or deep.

Dirt in paintwork

Rough surface resulting from foreign 
material in the paint or from dust deposited 
on wet paint during painting or storage.

Filed or ground 
traces

Deep scratches in sheet metal surface, 
resulting from improper use of buffer or 
sander, are not completely covered, and are 
visible through paint coating.

Orange peel

The painted surface has the appearance of 
an orange peel.

Peeling

The paint flakes off (partly or over a wide 
area).

The peeling may be minor, medium, or 
major.

Pin holes

Tiny holes in the painted surface.

Runs 

A visible trickle of dried paint on the surface. Either undercoat or top-coat.

Scratches 

Scratches on the painted surface.

Shrink

The painted surface "shrinks", causing 
wrinkles.

Smears

Spots of soot or other material deposited on 
the painted surface.

Including stains and water spots.

Spray mist

The painted surface includes fine particles of 
other paint.

Uneven lustre

The lustre of the painted surface is not 
uniform.

Uneven metallic 
dispersion

The metallic dispersion of the painted 
surface is not uniform.

Visibly incomplete 
topcoating

A part of the undercoating visible.