Carrying out the Inspection
Arrangement of inspection equipment and main inspection items at the inspection course (There are some differences in the arrangement of equipment according to each inspection station)
Vehicle inspections are carried out by using automated inspection machines and by judgments based on what is evident through the eyes of our inspectors. Systems of inspection machines may vary from course to course, so please ask your inspector for further information.
Here, we will explain the flow of an inspection conducted using the automated total-inspection system (Multi-Tester).
Multi-Tester
Automated total-inspection system started installation in 1989 to correspond to the new technologies and structures of vehicles.
Inspection Course Operation Procedures and Precautions
Line up in the appointed inspection course.
Drive onto the inspection course to have your vehicle inspected.
Follow the instructions given by the guidance display when undergoing the inspection.
If it is your first time carrying out the inspection, please notify your inspector beforehand.
When moving or stopping your vehicle, please be very careful of stepping on the wrong pedal.
Time required: approx. 10-15 min.
Hold on to the inspection result slip during the inspection.
Make sure that the underbody is clear of mud and the devices could be checked.
Make sure that the stamped chassis and engine number are clean so that the stamped words and numbers could be seen clearly.
Make sure that the exhaust-gas measurement probe can be inserted into the exhaust pipe.
Make sure that the luggage space, roof rack, etc. are empty.
Make sure that the seats, seatbelts, emergency signal equipments, fire extinguishers, etc. could be checked.
Make sure that the windowshields are in place.
Make sure that all hubcaps, covers on lamps, etc. have been removed.
When inspecting the engine room, stop the engine, open the hood, and keep the hood open with a supporter stick, etc.
Keep all windowshields closed when inspecting the side windows on both the driver's and the passenger's sides.
When indicated by the inspector, operate the horn, direction indicator or windshield wiper. Do not operate them unless told to do so.
Start or stop the engine as indicated by the display of the inspection machine or as directed by your inspector.
Operate the application buttons of inspection machines according to your vehicle's construction and equipment.
Move or stop the vehicle within the inspection course as directed.
Drive onto or off from the tester, operate headlights, etc. as indicated by the display of the inspection machine or as directed by your inspector.
For inspection courses with recorders, use these recorders to record inspection results.
When the inspection (including re-inspection) is finished, receive entry of a total-evaluation result in an inspection result slip.
Make sure that odometer into the state where the total mileage was displayed.