Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting.
Exterior lighting incl. headlamps.
Windshield wipers, windshield washer system.
Headlamp cleaning system.
Check seat belts for damage and proper function.
If so equipped: Battery, wet cell; Check acid level, replenish.
Check battery condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.
Brake Test
Brake test on dynamometer or test drive. Check parking brake and run in according to specifications (on vehicles with 4MATIC, ASR, ETS, ESP observe instructions in Maintenance Manual!).
Wheels, Brakes
Remove and reinstall wheels, rotate if necessary, does not apply for vehicles with different tire sizes front/rear.
Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear.
Check condition of brake discs front and rear.
Check tires for damage and condition.
Measure and record tread depth. Correct tire inflation pressure.
Vehicle Underbody
Visual check for: Leakage - Major components.
Chafe marks, line routing, components.
Check condition of front axle ball joints.
Check condition of steering's mechanical components.
Engine Compartment
Engine oil and filter change.
Fully synthetic engine oil
Visually check: Leakage - Major components.
Chafe marks, line routing, components.
Check and correct fluid level:
- Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection.
- Level control (wagon only) Brake system.
- Power steering.
- A/C refrigerant level.
- Windshield washer system.
Check condition of poly-V-belt.
Lubricate throttle linkage, check function and condition.
Lubricate catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood.
Front, Rear of Vehicle
Replace windshield wiper rubber inserts.
Inspect headlamp range adjustment of headlamps (NOT for xenon headlamps).
Inspect headlamp setting, adjust to correct setting.
Inspect condition of wiper blade for rear window.
Inspect fluid level of rear window washer, correct.