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Test Drive, Performing






Test Drive, Performing

The following checks depend on the vehicle equipment level and the available testing possibilities (city or rural).

- During the road test, check the following:

Engine: Performance, stalling, idle, acceleration

Clutch: Driving off, pedal force, smell

Shift: Easy movement, shift lever position

Automatic Transmission, Selector lever position, shift lock / ignition key removal lock, shift behavior, instrument panel insert display

Foot and parking brake: Function, free-play and action, one-sided pull, chatter, squealing.

ABS-Function: When braking with activated ABS, the brake pedal must pulse noticeably.

Steering: Function, steering free-play, steering wheel center position when driving straight ahead.

Tilt/slide sunroof: Function

Cruise Control System: Function

MMI function (radio, navigation, etc.)

Driver Information System (DIS): Functions

Air conditioning, Function

Vehicle: Pulling to one side while driving straight ahead (level road)

Imbalance: Wheels, Driveshafts

Wheel bearings: Noise

Engine: Hot-start function