1. Be sure to check the air pressure in the tires and, if necessary, increase it to the recommended pressure for this type of tires. A pressure difference of 0.2-0.3 kgf/cm² can worsen the handling parameters, smoothness of the vehicle and lead to unwanted skidding or drifting when braking. Low tire pressure causes the tread to wear out faster and consumes more fuel.
2. Inspect the parking space under the vehicle. If there are traces of oil or operating fluid leaks, check the tightness of the vehicle's units and systems and, if possible, eliminate the leak before leaving.
3. Walk around the car. Check the following:
- a) check the completeness of the removable parts (windshield wipers, exterior mirrors, etc.);
- b) the integrity of the body glass, headlight and taillight lenses. Don't delay replacing broken headlight lenses. Replace cracked car body glass as soon as possible;
- c) condition of tires. The sidewalls of radial tires are soft. Tires with nominal inflation pressure appear underinflated. Remember their appearance (draft);
- d) the presence and condition of license plates.
4. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase and, if necessary, top up the oil to the norm.
5. Check the brake fluid levels in the master cylinder reservoir and the coolant levels in the expansion tank. If necessary, top up the brake and coolant fluids to the required level. 6. We recommend checking the oil level in the gearbox and replenishing it if necessary.
7. Check the operation of the parking brake. To do this, lift the lever to the stop and count the number of clicks. If there are more than eight clicks and the parking brake system does not hold the vehicle on a 25% slope, the parking brake needs to be adjusted.
8. Check the sound signal.
9. Check the operation of the headlights, taillights and turn signals.
10. Before driving, be sure to check the operation of the brake system on a stationary vehicle by pressing the brake pedal. If the pedal "falls" to the floor without resistance, then the brake system is faulty. Operation of such a vehicle is prohibited.
If a malfunction is detected, make a decision (taking into account the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulations) about the start of a trip or car repairs.