Vehicle Check
Maintenance work
• Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and hazard warning flashers.
• Check instrument and control lighting and heater/air-conditioning blower.
• Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up, license plate, interior (incl. map, reading lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area lights.
• Safety belts: check condition and function.
• Check windshield wiper and washer jet positions.
• Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
• Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer condition, inflation pressure. If necessary, correct pressure.
• Initialize run-flat indicator.
• Battery: check and charge if required.
• Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
• Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of stickers.
• Rear-view mirrors
• Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
• Windshield washer and intensive cleaning system: check protection level, fluid level, top if necessary.
• Brake system connections and lines: check for leaks, damage and correct positioning
• Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. Transmission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system), check for damage, leaks and corrosion
• Steering components: check for clearance, leaks, damage and wear
• Final Inspection: Road test with check of
– Brakes, including burnishing of parking brake pads
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission