Road Test, Performing (Driving Behavior, Noises, A/C System, Etc.)

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

Evaluate the following during the road test:

• Engine: performance, stalling, idle, acceleration
• Clutch: starting behavior, pedal force, odor
• Shifting: ease of movement, gearshift lever position
• Automatic transmission: selector lever position, shift lock or ignition switch key lock, shift behavior, instrument cluster display
• Foot and parking brake: function, free play and effectiveness, pulling to one side, shuddering, squeaking
• ABS function: when braking with activated ABS, the brake pedal must pulse noticeably.
• Steering: function, steering play, steering wheel center position when driving straight ahead.
• Tilting sunroof: function
• Radio/radio/navigation system: functionality, reception, speed-compensated volume, objectionable noise
• Multifunction indicator: functions
• A/C system: function test. (At low temperatures, test the A/C system function in the workshop.)
• Vehicle: pulling to one side while driving straight ahead (level road)
• Imbalance: wheels, drive axles, driveshaft
• Noises/vibrations: wheel bearing, exhaust system
• Engine: warm starting behavior