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Pre-delivery Inspection, visual appearance - Hand-over to customer from MY 2011 > < New Features

Pre-delivery Inspection – Technical check from MY 2011 – International

all passenger cars

Operation stages

Remarks

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Introduction

 

 

 

Important notes

   

1

Drive to workplace

Function test

 

1.1

Push radio remote control onto the mechanical part of the ignition key

 

 

1.2

Steering and ignition lock / diesel preheating system

 

 

 

Switch off logistic mode

Agila-B, Corsa-D, Astra-H, Insignia, Zafira-B, Ampera, Antara

 

1.3

Foot brake, brake servo, handbrake (possibly using brake test bench)

 

 

1.4

Horn

   

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2

Exterior

Check, correct and adjust

 

2.1

Tyre pressure

 

 

Check tyre filling system and car tool kit for completeness

   

2.2

Re-tighten wheel fastening to tightening torque:

All vehicles (except Agila-B, Astra-J, Insignia, Ampera, Antara) 110 Nm

 

 

Agila-B 85 Nm

 
 

Astra-J, Ampera, Antara 140 Nm

 
 

Insignia 150 Nm

 

2.3

Adjusting front fog lamps

Combo-C

 

   

Antara

 

2.4

License plate lamp(s)

   

2.5

Fit wheel covers

 

 

 

Vehicles with structured wheels: fit safety washers to wheel bolts

Safety washers only for vehicles with the "rough road package"

 

2.6

Check all closings

  • Bonnet
  • Doors (door lock, child lock)
  • Rear seat bench backrest
  • Fuel tank flap
  • Boot lid
  • Hatchback

 

 

 

Diesel locking cap

Correct cap with lettering "Diesel"

 
 

Fit luggage compartment blind

Astra-H Estate, Zafira-B, Ampera

 
 

Check presence of luggage net

Zafira-B

 
 

FlexDoor safety check

Meriva-B

 

2.8

Mechanical check of trailer hitch

 

 

2.9

Check for presence of diesel sticker

only in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Turkey

 


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3

Underfloor

Visual inspection 1)

 

3.1

Check handbrake, adjust (wheels not under load), general inspection

Do not adjust on Meriva-B, Astra-J, Insignia

 

3.2

Brake lines and brake hoses

   

3.3

Fuel lines, gas lines 2)

   

3.4

Muffler system, exhaust system

   

3.5

Front axle suspension

for damage

 

3.6

Rear wheel suspension

for damage

 

3.7

Tie rods, steering linkage

for damage

 

3.8

Inspect the units visually for leaks

   

3.9

Automatic Level Control

for damage

 

3.10

Remove travel spring limiter from front springs and remove sticker (window)

Corsa-D OPC, Astra-H OPC / Sport, Zafira-B OPC

 

3.11

Fit spoiler lip

Corsa-D ECO, Astra-H GTC, Astra-H TwinTop, Ampera

 

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4

Engine compartment

Check and correct

 

4.1

HV battery for 100% charge

Ampera

 
 

Check battery clamps for firm attachment

Vehicle with battery eye: inspect battery eye

Vehicles without battery eye: Charge battery 60 days after production date, see Procedure text for details

Vehicles with Stop-start system: charge battery

 

 

 

Mount battery cover

Meriva-B, Astra-J, Insignia

 

4.2

Coolant level, coolant colour = light orange

Except Agila-B: green

 

 

4.3

Engine oil level

Note engine oil grade!

Turn oil dipstick through 180° after inserting

 

4.4

Power steering, fluid level

 

 

4.5

Clutch and brake fluid level

 

 

4.6

Windscreen and headlamp wiper/washer system; fluid level

 

 


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5

Interior (from driver's side)

Function test

 

5.1

Operating elements, seat heating (front)

   

5.2

Triple Info Display (TID), Graphic Info Display (GID), Colour Info Display (CID), Driver Information Center (DIC)

check, reset or adjust

 

5.3

Code radio, set; check that radio remote control works; infotainment, language setting

   
 

Install country maps

Meriva-B, Astra-J, Insignia, Ampera with navigation system

 

5.4

Check control

 

 

5.5

Check operation of indicator lamps:

 

 
 

ABS

 

 
 

Engine electronics and exhaust (MIL / SVS)

Agila-B: If the emissions indicator lamp (MIL) does not go out, change interior light fuse (20) and switch engine on/off 5 times.

 
 

AT; Sports program, take-off assistance, fault, Easytronic

 

 
 

Oil pressure

 

 
 

Airbag

 

 
 

ESP / TC

 

 
 

Handbrake

 

 
 

Alternator

 

 
 

Headlight range adjustment, fault

 

 
 

Seat occupancy detection (SBE)

 

 
 

Open doors, open luggage compartment

   
 

Fuel supply, coolant level

   
 

Reset, display remaining distance: Diesel with diesel particulate filter and turbo engines

 

 

5.6

Check lighting and signalling equipment:

 

 
 

Interior light operation

 

 
 

Hazard warning system

 

 
 

Left/right indicator lights

 

 
 

Parking lights

 

 
 

Park pilot

 

 
 

Position lights, including warning buzzer

 

 
 

Dipped beam

 

 
 

Curve light, junction light

   
 

Main beam, including blue monitoring lamp

 

 
 

Front fog lamps, including green telltale

 

 
 

Rear fog lamps, including yellow telltale

 

 
 

Tail lamps

 

 
 

Brake lights, pay attention to third brake light

 

 
 

Reversing light(s)

 

 

5.7

Heating, ventilation, air recirculation circuit, air conditioning

 

 

5.10

Exterior mirror

 

 

5.11

Manual/electric window lifters

Program

 

5.12

Manual/electric sliding sun-roof

Program

 

5.13

Wash/wipe system for windscreen and headlamps, function check on switches

 

 

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6

Test drive

 

 

6.1

Speedometer, trip odometer

Check for correct operation

 

6.2

Indicator light self-cancelling mechanism

   

6.3

Noises

note

 

6.4

Vibration

   

6.5

Steering wheel position

Check for correct operation

 

6.

Air conditioning, auxiliary heating

   

6.7

Reset service interval display

reset

 

6.8

Affix CNC stickers into the inside back jacket flap of the service booklet

 

 

 

Time allowances

 

 

 

Wax removal / transport protection film

 

 



1 ) Visual inspection = without removing detachable parts or panelling
2 ) On CNG and LPG vehicles

Pre-delivery Inspection, visual appearance - Hand-over to customer from MY 2011 > < New Features