Passenger / Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard - Reference Handbook - Updated 1

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Passenger / Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard reference handbook outlines Ontario requirements for inspecting light-duty trucks and passenger vehicles to support the issuance of a Safety Standards Certificate (SSC). It explains the intent of the inspection, legal declaration requirements, and how to determine conformity with the specified minimum safety standards at the time of inspection. The handbook also provides technician and inspector guidance, inspection methods, reporting expectations, workplace safety notes, core terminology, and technical section structures covering vehicle systems.

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Pages96

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UPDATED PASSENGER / LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE INSPECTION STANDARD.. 1

Reference Handbook

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TECHNICIAN / INSPECTOR CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS

2. TERMINOLOGY

SECTION 1–POWERTRAIN

SECTION 2–SUSPENSION

SECTION 3–BRAKE SYSTEMS

SECTION 4–STEERING

SECTION 5–INSTRUMENTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 6–LAMPS

SECTION 7–ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION 8–BODY

SECTION 9–TIRE AND WHEEL

SECTION 10–COUPLING DEVICES

SECTION 11–ROAD TEST

Passenger / Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard Reference Handbook October 2015 The information contained in this document is confidential and proprietary to the Government of Ontario. Unauthorized distribution or use of this document or the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Government of Ontario reserves the right to make changes in the information contained in this publication without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult the Ministry of Transportation to determine whether any such changes have been made. © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2015 Other product or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This document contains proprietary and confidential information about Government of Ontario. Disclosure or reproduction is prohibited without prior express written permission. As partners in road safety, licensed Motor Vehicle Inspection Station owners and technicians must carefully review and apply the requirements contained in this technical Passenger / Light Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard (herein after referred to as the “Standard”) . This Standard is intended to apply to light-duty trucks and passenger vehicles requiring the issuance of a Safety Standards Certificate (SSC) for the purposes of vehicle registration and/or transfer of ownership. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the vehicle meets a minimum safety standard at the time of inspection. A determination must be made as to whether the condition of the vehicle at the time of the inspection conforms to the requirements outlined in this Reference Handbook. This Standard replaces Schedules 1 and 2 of Ontario Regulation 611. Those Schedules previously contained the standards applicable to SSC inspections. All items listed in this Standard must be inspected in accordance with the specific procedures outlined. An SSC is a legal declaration that the vehicle was inspected in accordance with the legislation, Regulation 611, and this Standard and met all of the requirements at the time of the inspection. Should you have any questions related to the requirements contained in this Standard, please refer to the Ministry of Transportation website: [Ontario.ca/MVIS](Ontario.ca/MVIS) [Ontario.ca/CIVA](Ontario.ca/CIVA) UPDATED PASSENGER / LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE INSPECTION STANDARD.. 1 Reference Handbook ..................................................................................................... 1 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TECHNICIAN / INSPECTOR CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS ...............................................................................................................5 1.1. Inspection Methods...................................................................................................5 1.2. Inspection Outcome Based on Current Vehicle Condition..................................5 1.3. Inspection Report ......................................................................................................5 1.4. Workplace Safety......................................................................................................6 1.5. Informational Notes ...................................................................................................6 2. TERMINOLOGY .........................................................................................................6 2.1. Application ..................................................................................................................6 2.2. Definitions ...................................................................................................................6 2.3. Categorization of Fluid (Liquid) Leaks.....................................................................8 2.4. Illustrations and Diagrams Used in the Standard..................................................9 2.5. Measurements and Tolerances...........................................................

FAQs

What vehicles does this standard apply to and what is the purpose of inspection?

It applies to light-duty trucks and passenger vehicles requiring issuance of a Safety Standards Certificate for vehicle registration and/or transfer of ownership. The purpose is to confirm the vehicle meets a minimum safety standard at the time of inspection and conforms to the outlined requirements.

How does an SSC relate to the inspection requirements?

An SSC is a legal declaration that the vehicle was inspected in accordance with Ontario Regulation 611 and this standard and met all requirements at the time of inspection.

What topics are covered in the handbook before the technical vehicle sections?

It includes instructions for technicians/inspectors (inspection methods, outcomes based on current vehicle condition, inspection reports, workplace safety, informational notes) and terminology (application, definitions, leak categorization, illustrations/diagrams, measurements and tolerances, and identification of defective conditions).

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