What is the steering wheel free play specification?

Free play should be less than 35 mm (1.38 in).

How do you check the automatic transaxle "Park" mechanism?

Check that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and smoothly, and on a fairly steep hill confirm the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in "P" without applying any brakes.

How should the parking brake be checked?

Check that the lever has the proper travel and confirm that the vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied.

What should be inspected on the seat belts?

Check that all parts of the seat belt system (buckles, anchors, retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

What checks are listed for the brake pedal?

Check the pedal for smooth operation, make sure it has the proper distance under it when depressed fully, and check the brake booster function; refer to CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION and CHECKING BRAKE BOOSTER, VACUUM HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND CHECK VALVE.

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Nissan Micra Service Manual MA-5: General Maintenance Inspection Checklist

Nissan general maintenance checklist MA-5 covering steering wheel free play seat belts pedals and brakes

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General-maintenance interior/body inspection checklist: windshield defroster, steering wheel free play (less than 35 mm), seats, seat belts, accelerator, clutch, brake and parking-brake checks.

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This is page MA-5 of a factory service manual's Maintenance (MA) section, titled "General Maintenance." It presents a two-column table listing interior and driver-control inspection items with cross-references to related procedures elsewhere in the MA section. Items covered include the windshield defroster (airflow check), rear view mirror, sun visors, steering wheel (with a stated free play specification of less than 35 mm / 1.38 in), seats (adjusters, recliners, latches, head restraints), seat belts (buckles, anchors, retractors, webbing condition — referencing BODY section checks), accelerator pedal, clutch pedal (referencing CHECKING CLUTCH SYSTEM), brakes (no pull to one side), brake pedal (referencing CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION and CHECKING BRAKE BOOSTER, VACUUM HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND CHECK VALVE), parking brake (referencing CHECKING PARKING BRAKE), and the automatic transaxle "Park" mechanism (holding the vehicle on a steep hill in "P" without brakes). A reader can learn what routine driver-performed inspection checks are recommended, the acceptance criteria for each, and where to find detailed inspection procedures in the manual. The page carries no explicit year, make, or model identification, but the mention of a transaxle suggests a front-wheel-drive vehicle, consistent with the uploader's Nissan Micra attribution.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the steering wheel free play specification?: Free play should be less than 35 mm (1.38 in).
How do you check the automatic transaxle "Park" mechanism?: Check that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and smoothly, and on a fairly steep hill confirm the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in "P" without applying any brakes.
How should the parking brake be checked?: Check that the lever has the proper travel and confirm that the vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied.
What should be inspected on the seat belts?: Check that all parts of the seat belt system (buckles, anchors, retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
What checks are listed for the brake pedal?: Check the pedal for smooth operation, make sure it has the proper distance under it when depressed fully, and check the brake booster function; refer to CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION and CHECKING BRAKE BOOSTER, VACUUM HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND CHECK VALVE.