"Pre-inspection condition" refers to the condition that the vehicle must be in before proper engine inspection can be carried out. If you see the words "Set the vehicle to the pre-inspection condition". In this manual, it means to set the vehicle to the following condition.
Lights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: OFF
CVT: P range
6A/T: P range
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On vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight, etc. remain lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF" position but this is no problem for checks.