Control panel
- Remove the protective film from the screen (if present)
- Make sure that the units of measurement are consistent with the country of sale.
- Check the time, date and language and set the correct parameters if necessary
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Odometer
- Reset the trip meter
- Reset the total odometer, making sure that the letter "H" does not appear on the instrument panel, where provided. Refer to RESETTING THE TOTAL VEHICLE MILEAGE INDICATOR .
- Make sure that the total and trip mileage of the navigation device corresponds to that shown on the instrument panel
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Warning lights
- Check that there are no failure/emergency lights on (or warning/error messages) with the engine running
- Check that the AdBlue low level warning light is not on (top up if necessary)
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Infotainment system
- Remove the protective film from the screen (if present)
- Check that the introductory screen is correct and the image is correctly centered on the screen
- Check the time, date and language and set the correct parameters if necessary
- Make sure that the units of measurement are consistent with the country of sale and those shown on the instrument panel
- Turn on the radio and sound system and check that all the speakers are working
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Hazard warning lights
- Check that the emergency lights (external lights, illumination of button in cockpit - if provided - and warning lights on instrument panel) operate correctly
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Exterior lighting
- Check the operation of all the external lighting devices (external lights and relative indicator light in cockpit):
- DRL
- Side lights
- Direction indicators
- Low beam headlights
- Full beam headlights
- Front fog lights
- Reversing lights
- Rear fog lights
- Registration plate lights
- Brake lights
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Interior lighting
- Check operation of all interior lighting devices:
- Front dome/spotlight
- Rear dome light
- Rear door courtesy lights
- Puddle lights
- Drawer light
- Check that the passenger compartment ceiling light switches are in neutral position (lights on when the doors are opened)
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Airbag
- Check that when the passenger airbag is deactivated, the relative amber warning light comes on.
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Windshield and rear window washers and wipers and headlight washers
- Remove any labels from the windshield and/or windows and clean away any glue residues
- Check that the windshield wipers and rear window wipers (if provided) are undamaged and operating correctly
- Check operation of spray jets of the windshield washer and rear window washer (if provided) and the headlight washer
- Check the windshield wiper operates correctly in all modes (on-off, slow and fast) and its effect (no smears, residual marks, etc.)
- Check the rear window wiper (if provided) operates correctly in all modes (on-off, normal and, if present, when reverse gear is engaged with windshield wiper operating) and its effect (no smears, residual marks, etc.)
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Electric Parking Brake
- Check that the electric handbrake is operating correctly
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Horns
- Press the horn twice in various positions and check its operation
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Electric windows
- Check raising and lowering of the windows, including automatic (if provided); perform the specific initialization procedure if necessary
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Sun roof
- Operate the sunroof in all the positions (opening/closing/tilting)
- Ensure that the aerodynamic deflector opens correctly
- Check that the sun blind travels freely
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Electric door mirrors
- Check operation of the electric rearview mirrors by moving them both in all directions
- Check the retraction of the external mirrors (where provided)
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Heating and/or climate control check
- Check operation (adjustment, opening and closing) of all the ventilation vents Operate the fan, switching it to all speeds, and check for abnormal noises or odors during operation.
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Check the seats, seats belts and main operations
- Check that all the seats travel smoothly on their runners and the operation of the adjustment mechanisms (including reclining and tipping, if provided)
- Check that the seat upholstery (covers and stitching) is intact and free from dirt or stains
- Check operation of the head restraint (extension and, if present, reclining)
- Check operation of the seat belts (smooth, unimpeded travel, correct fastening and smooth rewinding)
- Check operation of the seat belt not fastened warning lights
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Optional extras/customizations
- Install interior completion kit (if provided)
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Inspection of interior (cockpit and boot)
- Make a visual inspection of the inside of the cockpit and boot (especially front, central and rear pillars, roof liner, door panel, and dashboard and instrument panel trim, checking that there are no stains, scratches, dents, cracks or loose components
- Check operation of the dashboard drawers/doors (opening/closing) and check that the fronts are flush with the dashboard surface when closed.
- Check that there no unrelated objects have been left underneath the boot mat (or in the under-floor compartment)
- In the boot, check that the tire repair kit (or spare wheel) is present and correct and that the tool kit and tow hook (where provided) are present, and correctly positioned.
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