Acceptance inspection

Acceptance inspection of new vehicles is mandatory for all vehicles.

Carry out the checks and confirm this with your signature on the Acceptance inspection form.

US: Perform checks as per the waybill "Bill of lading".

Directly after receiving a new vehicle it must be inspected. The recipient is responsible for reporting faults and discrepancies according to the appropriate routines.


1.Check that the specification of the car is the same as that given on the order form. This also applies to optional equipment.
2.Inspect the underbody for signs of transport damage.

3.Make sure that the spare wheel/repair kit and toolkit are in place in the car.
4.Make sure that separately packed materials are present.
5.Perform Battery check during acceptance inspection.

Important

If possible, the battery should be checked before the car is started in order to prevent misleading results due to "top charging". If the car has already been started, wait 20 minutes before connecting the battery analyser.


6.Clean the car in preparation for the paint and damage inspection. Washing the car with strong alkaline detergent may affect the paint finish. Use so small amounts of chemicals as possible when washing the car.

Vehicles with plastic paint protector: If the paint protector is damaged, this should be removed in order to check the extent of any further damage. After this the vehicle should be stored under a roof.
7.Inspect the car internally and externally for damage.
8.Make a note of any damage and report it together with other observations.


 Measures to take if the car is to be put into storage


1.Check the tyre pressures and if necessary adjust to 3.5 bar (50 psi).

Important

If the car is parked for lengthier periods with underinflated tyres, a flat area will be formed on them where they rest on the ground. This causes vibrations and makes wheel balancing more difficult.
2.If the car is stored at ambient temperatures exceeding +20°C (69°F), fill the fuel tank to at least 2/3 full. Otherwise, there is a risk of the fuel pump malfunctioning due to oxidation.
 Additional measures if the car is to be stored outdoors


1.Check the coolant level and concentration. The coolant must be able to handle at least -30°C (-22°F). With this concentration, it also provides maximum corrosion protection. In certain climate areas, the concentration must be able to handle lower temperatures. Top up as necessary as per the specification.
2.If the plastic paint protector has been removed, the should be stored under a roof.
3.Drive the car to the storage car park, applying the brakes briefly and repeatedly, so that the brake discs will be clean and dry.

4.Ensure that:
•The hand brake is fully released.

•Manual gearbox: Reverse gear is selected.
•Automatic transmission: The gear selector is positioned at P.
•All windows, doors and the boot lid are properly closed.
5.Check the protective plastic on the seats and adjust if necessary.

6.Lock the car.

Note

Since the car's electrical system is in transport mode, the car can only be locked manually. The left front door is locked using the metal key incorporated into the remote control. The other doors are locked from the inside using the lock buttons.