Road Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For additional information on systems that must be checked, refer to the relevant article in the repair infomration.
During a road test, functional checks of the following systems/circuits must be carried out.
- Check correct operation of dashboard, instruments and switches.
- Check correct operation of climate control system.
- Check correct operation of park brake.
- Check correct operation of selector mechanism and clutch (manual transmission).
- Check correct operation of drive selector and steering wheel paddles (automatic transmission).
- Check the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
- Check steering operation is smooth, accurate, not excessively heavy or with excessive free play or vibration. Does not pull to one side and self centres smoothly after cornering.
- Check overall handling, straight-line stability and abnormal noise or vibration.
- Check the engine power output is satisfactory, acceleration is smooth and accelerator pedal operation is not stiff or heavy, and engine speed returns to idle correctly.
- Check cruise control engages and disengages correctly.
- Check brakes operate correctly.
- Select the LOW range gears and drive the vehicle 3 to 4 vehicle lengths, then re-select HIGH range gears (vehicles with twin-speed transfer box only).
- Check correct operation of air suspension system (if fitted).
- Check operation of the Stop/Start system (if fitted).