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Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive
freeplay or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and
anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and freeplay. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Summary of Contents for GS300 1998
Page 1: ...1 PG005 2 PICTORIAL INDEX 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 3: ...3 PG016 PICTORIAL INDEX 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS400 sold in U S A ...
Page 5: ...5 PG006 PICTORIAL INDEX 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS300 sold in U S A ...
Page 7: ...7 PG017 PICTORIAL INDEX 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS400 sold in Canada ...
Page 9: ...9 PG007 PICTORIAL INDEX 9 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS300 sold in Canada ...
Page 13: ...13 PICTORIAL INDEX 13 ...
Page 21: ...BASIC OPERATION QUICK REF ERENCE 8 ...
Page 47: ...KEYS AND DOORS 34 ...
Page 50: ...SWITCHES 37 12G001 ...
Page 66: ...SWITCHES 53 EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH 12G005 ...
Page 70: ...SWITCHES 57 ...
Page 73: ...GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 60 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE 13G009 ...
Page 87: ...74 ...
Page 91: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 78 PERSONAL LIGHTS Front 14G004 1 ...
Page 120: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 107 ...
Page 157: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 144 16G056 1 ...
Page 166: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 153 16G033 ...
Page 175: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 162 B Convertible seat 16G035 C Booster seat 16G037 ...
Page 190: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 177 16G052 Move seat fully back ...
Page 207: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 194 20G002 1 Air flow selection ...
Page 209: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 196 20G003 1 ...
Page 263: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 250 ...
Page 270: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 257 IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK 31G001 ...
Page 276: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 263 31G029 ...
Page 346: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 333 40G014 Tie down points ...
Page 354: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 341 ...
Page 392: ...CHASSIS 379 400 Suspension and chassis 401 ...
Page 415: ...CHASSIS 402 ...
Page 418: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 405 64G015 Driver s side kick panel 64G014 Passenger s side kick panel ...
Page 419: ...64G013 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 406 Engine compartment ...
Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 407 64G026 Engine compartment Canada only ...
Page 448: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 435 64G012 ...