– Inspect all switches, all electrical components, all gauges/indicators and con‐
trols
⇒ “6.2 Electrical consumers: Check function”, page 127
– Check proper operation of key switch for airbag “ON/OFF” and position to “ON”
⇒ “7.10 Check proper operation of key switch for front passenger airbag deactiva‐
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (Climatronic)
⇒ “6.20 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C”, page 144
– Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation
⇒ “6.7 Checking proper operation of infotainment radio/navigation”, page 129
– Set clock
⇒ “6.8 Setting clock”, page 130
– Fit net in luggage compartment (if available)
– Reset service interval display
⇒ “6.10 Resetting service interval display (SID)”, page 131
– Adapt language variants to driver's instructions
⇒ “6.11 Adapt language variants to driver's instructions”, page 137
– Time-delayed locking after closing the tailgate - activation/deactivation (only
applicable for some countries)
⇒ “6.22 Time-delayed locking mechanism after closing the tailgate - activate/de‐
– Electric windows: Check positioning
⇒ “6.1 Electric windows: Check positioning”, page 126
– Check vehicle log book for completion, correct language/date of issue - all in
the vehicle log book pouch
Underside of vehicle (on lift platform)
– Inspect underbody (underbody protection for damage)
⇒ “7.2 Checking body paintwork and underbody protection for damage (before
– Check for leak-tightness and damage: Engine, gearbox, final drive, steering,
braking system axles, boots of steering joints. Check proper routing of the brake
hoses and brake lines, fuel lines including ventilation of the fuel system
⇒ “3.3 Inspect engine and parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage”,
– Inspect tyres and wheels for damage
⇒ “5.6.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)”, page 111
– Take out anti-lock components for front shock absorber (vehicles with basic and
sport chassis)
⇒ “5.9 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the shock absorbers
Concluding operations
– Perform a test drive
– Query the event memory for all systems
⇒ “6.9 Connect diagnostic unit and query event memory”, page 130
– Install the footmats and aerial supplied in the vehicle
– Remove protective seat covers and protective film
– Complete the Service Schedule/Owner's manual. Stick the part of the vehicle
data sticker without legend according to the manufacturer's instructions and the
part of the vehicle data sticker with legend onto the luggage compartment floor
next to the spare wheel.
⇒ “7.8 Affix vehicle data sticker”, page 153
– Create an entry in the DSP (digital service schedule)
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