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