Subaru Certified Pre-owned Checklist
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- Before Road test/hood open/trunk open
- Primary and secondary hood latch operation
- Radiator and cap
- Hoses and clamps
- Air filter
- Change Oil filter
- Drive belt tension and condition
- Change Engine oil
- Coolant
- Power steering fluid
- Brake fluid
- Clutch fluid*
- Fill windshield washer fluid
- I/C water bottle (filled less than full during cold weather)*
- Clean battery (mounting, cables, and ground straps)
- Specific gravity
- Electrolyte level
- Load test
- Spare tire pressure/ tool kit/ jack and handle
- Replace front & rear wiper blades

- Insert key in ignition/chime
- Key "ON"/ check dash warning lights
- Turn "ON" rear defogger/ check indicator
- Windshield wipers and washer front/ rear check*
- Headlights high/low alignment
- Dash illumination control and display
- Head light leveler operation*
- I/C water spray operation*
- Turn headlights to park position
- Hazard flashers
- Reverse lock out check*
- Shift Transmission to reverse/set parking brake check adjustment
- Clutch/brake pedal freeplay*
- Seat belts/warning lights
- Check for proper movement and operation of both front seats
- Cold weather package operation (heated seats, mirrors, and windshield)
- Fuel filler release
- Lighter and ashtray*
- Power outlet*
- Trunk release*
- DTC check using Select Monitor
- Steering column parking lamp switch operation
- Sound horn
- DCCD display and manual mode operation (reset to automatic mode)*

- Fog lamps/aim*
- Turn signals (front & rear)
- Parking lamps
- License plate lamps
- Brake and high mount stop lamps
- Tail lamps
- Reverse lamps
- All front lamps
- Fuel filler cap operation

- Hazard flashers/parking lamps (door open/ignition "off")
- Turn signals/indicator lamps
- Brake lamps
- Remote mirror operation L/R
- Passenger airbag on/off and seatbelt warning light*
- Set clock
- Steering lock/tilt
- All seat adjustments
- Power window operation
- Sunroof operation
- Door locks
- Map/dome lights
- Radio/CD - set stations
- Rear defogger
- Door locks & door closing operation (key number/security code recorded)*
- Rear seat belts
- Security system*
- Child safety door locks (left unlocked)
- Door entry lights*

- Tire pressure, tread depth, orientation and condition
- Tire set match documented
- Wheel, wheel cover, and trim check
- Check brakes, rotors, and calipers for specified parameters
- Wheel cylinders*
- Axle seals
- Lug nut torque
- Fluid leak check
- Complete exhaust system
- Steering linkage
- Struts
- Axles
- Bolts/bushings/fasteners
- Rear differential fluid level check and top off
- Other fluid leaks/damage

- TPMS warning light check (should be off)*
- Engine performance (cranking, idle, accel., etc.)
- Transmission performance and warning lights
- Clutch operation*
- Clutch safety switch operation*
- Steering wheel alignment
- Steering performance (return, free-play, tracking)
- Wheel balance (absence of vibration)
- Brake operation
- Gauges/speedometer/ odometer operation and readings
- Turn signal operation and cancellation
- Cruise control operation
- Vent/heater/A/C operation
- Check for squeaks, rattles, vibrations, and wind noises
- Tachometer alarm operation and reset*
- Hill Holder operation*
- VDC off switch*
- Check that all keys start the engine
- Check for unusual noises
- Parking brake operation
- Emissions check as required by state or local laws
- Re-check coolant, power steering and ATF levels
- Re-check DTC
- Check leaks under vehicle
- Electric cooling fans check
- Steering wheel
- Dash pad/instrument panel
- Headliner
- Passenger's sunvisor
- Passenger's side door trim panel
- Passenger's seat upholstery and trim
- Glove box
- Carpet
- Floor mats
- Center console, cup holder and arm rest
- Driver's sunvisor
- Driver's side door trim panel
- Driver's seat upholstery and trim
- Back of front seats
- Package shelf*
- Rear carpet
- Rear cup holder
- Floor mats
- Side door trim panels
- Rear seat upholstery and trim
- Trunk/cargo area trim
- Front bumper
- Hood
- Driver's side body panels
- Passenger's side body panels
- Door sills and jambs
- Roof
- Trunk/tailgate
- Rear bumper
- Glass
- Other plated or painted parts
- Overall paint condition
- Engine compartment
- Trunk/cargo area
- Interior
- Exterior
- Glass
- Door sills and jambs
- Decal removal
- License plates and frames

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Grayson Subaru
8729 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923
- Sales: 865-693-4550
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