WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
Symptoms | Possible cause | Corrective action |
Wheel is out of balance. | Improperly inflated tire. | Adjust the tire pressure. |
Uneven wear | Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire. | |
Front wheel alignment | Check or adjust the front wheel alignment. |
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Housing ASSY - front axle
Check the housing assembly - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - front axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - rear axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - rear axle. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Vehicle is abnormally out of balance.
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear
Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Front stabilizer
Inspect the front stabilizer.
Front wheel alignment
Check or adjust the front wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Abnormal wheel vibration
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear
Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Improper wheel balancing
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Housing ASSY - front axle
Check the housing assembly - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - front axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - rear axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - rear axle. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Abnormal tire wear
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper wheel balancing
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check or adjust the front wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold it down until
the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the release button, then
lower the lever while keeping the button
pressed.
When the parking brake i ...
State emission testing (U.S. only)
WARNING
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive model
must NEVER be performed on a
single two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting
to do so will result in
uncontrolled vehicle movement and
may cause an accident or injuries to
persons nearby.
CAUTION
At state inspection time, remember
to tell your inspe ...