Title: Explain the importance of a vehicle multi-point inspection and inspection report.
Course: Automotive Technology I (20104-I) > Section: Required Supplemental Tasks: Preparing Vehicle for Service

Explanation should include the importance of

- checking dashboard lights, fluids, and tires
- retrieving and recording diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), on-board diagnostic (OBD) monitor status, and freeze frame data.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can a multi-point inspection be beneficial to both the customer and the technician?
- Why is it important to perform a multi-point inspection before any other work is performed?
- Should any repairs be performed during the inspection? Explain.
- What should be done if the DTCs pulled are not related to the requested repairs?
- Where should an engine light on be notated?
- Why should the before and after tire pressure measurements be recorded?