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Road test

To what extent the following can be checked is dependent upon the vehicle equipment and local conditions (urban/country).

The following points must be checked during the road test:

Engine: performance, misfiring, idling, acceleration
Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odors
Gear selection: ease of operation, gear lever position
Brake pedal and parking brake: operation, travel and effectiveness, puling to one side, shuddering, squeal, operation of ABS

Steering: operation, steering free play, steering wheel centered when wheels are in the straight ahead position
Cruise control system operation
Radio: quality of reception, SVC (Speed Compensated Volume), interference
Driver Information System (DIS): functions

Air conditioner: operation
Vehicle: moving off line when travelling straight ahead (level road)
Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts
Wheel bearings: noises

Engine: hot starting behavior