Road Test - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

30 - 14 NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION
BODY INTERIOR (Continued)
INSTALLATION - SHIPPED LOOSE ITEMS
(1) Install the antenna mast (Fig. 30).
Fig. 30 ANTENNA MAST
(2) Install rear license plate holder and front
license plate holder (if required).
(3) Install wheel covers (if required).

ROAD TEST

DESCRIPTION - ROAD TEST INSPECTION
The following items must be inspected during the
road test portion of the new vehicle inspection.
• Check neutral safety switch operation
• Check operation of shift/clutch interlock system
• Check operation of gauges and warning lights
• Check horn operation
• Check operation of turn signals and emergency
flashers
• Check all mirror adjustments, including day/
night function
• Check windshield wipers for proper wipe pattern
and intermittent mode (if equipped)
• Check washer spray pattern
• Check heater, defroster and air conditioning for
proper operation
• Check that the fan operates quietly
• Check the rear window defroster (if equipped)
• Leave air selection lever in the fresh air position
• Check the rear heater and air conditioning for
proper operation
• Check the rear air register locations
• Check that the indicator lamps operate properly
• Check the operation of the radio, cassette and/or
compact disc player, and that sound quality is good
• Ensure that the clock displays the correct time
• Check
that the
reminder operates in all modes
• Check all speed control functions
• Check the service brakes to ensure that they
stop the vehicle in a straight line, without noise,
shudder or vibration
• Check the brake warning light
• Check the parking brake operation
• Check the engine's performance
• Check
the transmission's
smooth, quiet operation. If the vehicle is a 4x4, check
that the transfer case shifts easily among all ranges
• Check Autostick function (if equipped)
• Check the vehicle's steering and handling
• The steering wheel should be centered when
traveling in a straight line
• The vehicle should not pull or vibrate
• Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise
• Check any other vehicle aspects you believe are
important, but that may not be included on the New
Vehicle Preparation Form
• Fill fuel tank with specified grade of fuel
INSPECTION - FUEL
Fill fuel tank with specified grade of gasoline (reg-
ular, midgrade or premium).
INSPECTION - OTHER
As part of DaimlerChrysler's Customer One philos-
ophy, the "Other" blank is provided on the New Vehi-
cle Preparation Form. This is designed to encourage
you to check any aspects of vehicle operation that
you believe are important to your customers, but that
do not appear elsewhere on the form.
INSPECTION - SQUEAKS, RATTLES AND WIND
NOISE
(1) Make sure that the instrument panel, glove
box, seats, steering wheel and column are free from
squeaks and rattles. Tighten any obvious loose fas-
teners.
(2) Check that the windows and doors are free
from squeaks, rattles and wind noise.
(3) Check that the vehicle exterior is free from
squeaks, rattles and noise, front and rear.
(4) Make sure that all interior panels are free from
squeaks and rattles.
INSPECTION - STEERING AND HANDLING
(1) Check that the power assist works properly (if
equipped). Steering should not require excessive
effort.
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