Perform test drive

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

The following should be checked by means of a road test:

• Engine: Output, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration.
• Clutch: Pulling away, pedal pressure, odors.
• Gear selection: Ease of operation, shift lever position.
• Automatic transmission: Selector lever position, shift lock / ignition key interlock, shift behavior, display in instrument cluster.

• Foot brake: Function, free travel and effectiveness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal.
• Parking brake: At most after 5 - 7 notches for effective parking on the street. 2 - 3 notches of free travel on operating lever before start of braking.
• ABS function: When braking with activated ABS, the brake pedal must pulse noticeably.
• Steering: Function, steering free play, steering wheel centralized when wheels are in straight ahead position.

• Sunroof: Function.
• Radio, Radio/Navigation system: Function, Reception, SCV, interference.
• A/C system: Function
• Vehicle: Moving off line when traveling straight ahead (level road).

• Imbalance: Wheels, drive shafts, prop shafts.
• Wheel bearings: Noises.
• Engine: Hot starting behavior.