What is the correct procedure for visual inspection of gasoline hybrid vehicles?

• A. Gasoline hybrids are exempt from visual inspection.
• B. Visual inspection must be performed with the engine running.
• C. Visual inspection must include the liquid fuel leaks portion with the key On engine Off (KOEO), or Ready state.
• D. Visual inspection is only for battery health.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that a gasoline hybrid’s visual inspection must include checking for liquid fuel leaks, and this check should be done with the ignition on but the engine off, or when the vehicle is in Ready state. When the key is on and the engine is off, the fuel system is pressurized, so any leaks in lines, connections, or the fuel delivery components become visible. The Ready state for hybrids means the vehicle’s systems are active enough to reveal leaks, even though the gasoline engine itself isn’t running. This approach keeps the inspection safe while ensuring leaks aren’t missed under normal operating conditions. It’s not about exempting hybrids from visual checks, nor about inspecting with the engine running, and the visual inspection covers more than battery health.