Toe is set in the conventional manner. An interesting feature is that the beam is attached with mounts that are at a 25 deg. This corrects for the tendency of an IRS vehicle to steer itself when lateral cornering forces alter the track. By the way, the shocks are mounted behind the springs. No adjustment is necessary, but axle nut torque is critical to the proper setting.
Brakes are four-wheel discs with aluminum rear calipers.
Relining looks easy to us. A fluid change should be done every two years. Safe and comfy Passive safety features include not only driver and passenger front and side air bags, but also pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners. Remove the top cover of the instrument panel to change it, which should be done every 20,000 miles. We liked the little car, and chuckled at all the waving and flashing of lights from other motorists.