What to watch out for during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)?

[chikai]

Hi All! Very excited I found an Everest in ORP gas. I've been wanting one since seeing a classmate drive a 1995 4runner through mud!
I recently bought another new car and they did / didn't do a few things during PDI. One of which was to watch out for the delivery blocks that sit in the suspension to prevent bouncing on the boat and truck. Another is...ABSOLUTELY no drilling in the front bumper for front license plate. Anything other directions to give to the dealership during PDI?

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[Lalo]

Have them check the air in all 5 tires. Mine like many here had 55 pounds vs 33.

 

[bancroftdg]

In addition to the tire pressure (make sure they set all 5 tires, i just took a nail in one of my tires and the spare had 55 psi) also make sure they do the seat procedure so that the memory seats work correctly.

 

[brumey]

Don’t let them wash or detail.

have them and you check the airdam.

 

[xraytekca]

Don’t let them wash or detail.

have them and you check the airdam.

yup i got car wash scratches day one from dealer

 

[Nodak]

here is a copy of the PDS for the 25 4R hybrid as submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025

 

[SoCalChick]

In addition to the tire pressure (make sure they set all 5 tires, i just took a nail in one of my tires and the spare had 55 psi) also make sure they do the seat procedure so that the memory seats work correctly.

I had to Google and do the seat procedure myself for the memory to work. It was simple, but was losing my mind when I couldn't get the memory to work. Youtube University to the rescue.

 

[Rellims]

yup i got car wash scratches day one from dealer

Same here, swirls.

 

[gerapege]

I would strongly suggest to park in reverse a couple of times and check for any break squealing. Preferably as soon as you get in the car before it gets hot.

 

[Rellims]

If you have the roof rack as PIO check the roof for scratches or dents.

 

[Nodak]

I had to Google and do the seat procedure myself for the memory to work. It was simple, but was losing my mind when I couldn't get the memory to work. Youtube University to the rescue.

if they missed that during the PDS you might want to check what else they missed in the PDS checklist

 

[SoCalChick]

if they missed that during the PDS you might want to check what else they missed in the PDS checklist

I've had the hybrid limited for 2 months now...can you screenshot the checklist so I can check the other things that I have yet to discover. Thanks!

 

[Nodak]

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I've had the hybrid limited for 2 months now...can you screenshot the checklist so I can check the other things that I have yet to discover. Thanks!

its a pdf i posted in this thread in post #6

 

[Fine_Shrine]

Making a checklist based on other threads...

AREA	ITEM	LOOK FOR
Exterior	Tires	Check PSI for over/under inflation
Exterior (body)	Fender flares	Gaps
Exterior (front)	Air dam	Missing or loose bolts
Exterior (front)	Letter overlays	Peeling edges
Exterior (top)	Roof rack	Gaps in edge joints, scratches, dents
Exterior (top)	Rear spoiler	Loose/jiggly
Exterior (under)	Suspension	Check for delivery blocks
Interior	Memory seat setup	Memory not primed; loses setting
Interior center console	Piano black buttons	Pinhole dings
Technology	Navigation system	Disappearing street names/map sections
Technology	Back-up camera display	Distortion behind bumper
While driving	Pull to one side	Alignment of toe off
While driving	Rear brakes	Noticeable squeal while in reverse

 

[kayleighk116]

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