Service - vehicle check
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- Check HORN, HEADLIGHT FLASHERS AND HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
- Check INSTRUMENT AND INSCRIPTION LIGHTING AND BLOWER
- Check LIGHTING SYSTEM
- SEAT BELTS: Check condition of seat belt strap, function of automatic reel, seat belt locking reel and seat belt buckle
- Check WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE SYSTEM
- Convertible only:
Trigger rollover protection system (Convertible) via diagnostic interface. Warning: open soft top first
- If available: (M) Mobility System: Check expiry date on sealant bottle, replace sealant bottle if necessary
- TIRES: Check tread depth, tread wear pattern, external condition and tire pressure and correct if necessary (spare wheel as well)
- Initialize RUN FLAT INDICATOR
- Check BATTERY (magic eye), if necessary recharge battery (issuing a separate invoice for this work)
- Check display (magic eye)
- If necessary: Charge battery
- STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR: Check oil level.
- Checking COOLANT LEVEL AND CONCENTRATION , topping up if necessary
- WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM: Check fluid level, top up if necessary
- BRAKE LINES AND CONNECTIONS: Check for tightness, damage and correct position
- UNDERBODY INCL. ALL VISIBLE COMPONENTS: Check for damage, tightness, corrosion
- STEERING COMPONENTS: Check for play, tightness, damage and wear
- CHECK ROAD SAFETY (test drive):
- Brakes
- Steering
- Shock Absorbers
- Transmission
- Reset CBS display according to factory specification