18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation and un-even pedal effort or catching. 19. CLUTCH PEDAL (See page CL-3) Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check that the pedal has the proper freeplay. 20. BRAKE PEDAL (See page BR-5) (a) Check the pedal for smooth operation. (b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and freeplay. (c) Check the brake booster function. 21. BRAKES At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied. 22. PARKING BRAKE (See page BR-7) (a) Check that the lever has the proper travel. (b) On a safe incline, check that vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied. 23. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "PARK" MECHANISM (a) Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation. (b) On an safe incline, check that vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all brakes released. UNDER HOOD 24. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank. 25. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir. 26. RADIATOR AND HOSES (a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs. (b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections. 27. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case. If level is low, add distilled water only. 28. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS (a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoir. (b) Check that the clutch fluid level is within ± 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the reservoir brim. 29. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS Check all drive belts for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness. 30. ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off. 31. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL Check the level. The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature. 32. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL (a) Park the vehicle on a level surface. (b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from "P" to "L", and then shift into "P". (c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that the fluid level is in the "HOT" range. (d) Perform this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 – 80°C or 158 – 176°F) HINT: Wait about 30 minutes before checking the fluid level after extended driving at high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or with a trailer. 33. EXHAUST SYSTEM Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports. If a strong smell of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located and corrected.