Performing Road Test (Driving Behaviour, Noises, Air Conditioner Etc.) - Volkswagen Touareg 2010 Manual

4.29.2 Cleaning wind deflector
– Check wind deflector -1- for soiling. Thoroughly check lower
part of wind deflector for soiling -arrows-.
– Remove dirt deposits using e.g. wet and dry cleaner VAS
5128.
Note
To remove insects and particles from the net and wind deflec‐
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tor frame, use a sponge and a soapy solution.
Mixing ratio for soapy solution: 3 drops of washing-up liquid to
♦
1 litre of water
Caution
Do not use a commercially available insect remover or other
removal agents, because these products have not been tested
and approved.
– Then remove loose insects and particles using a vacuum
cleaner with a suitable nozzle.
Caution
Use a suitable nozzle for the wind deflector so that the net is
not damaged!
When doing this, ensure that no dirt drops into vehicle interior.
4.30 Performing road test (driving behaviour,
noises, air conditioner etc.)
Which of the following can be checked depends on vehicle equip‐
ment and local conditions (urban/country).
Check the following during a road test:
– Engine: Output, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration.
– Clutch: Pulling away, pedal pressure, odours.
– Gear selection: Ease of operation, stick position.
– Automatic gearbox: Selector lever position, shift lock/ignition
key removal lock, shift behaviour, dash panel insert display.
– Foot brake: Function, free travel and effectiveness, pulling to
one side, juddering, squealing.
– Parking brake: Sufficient effect for public roads after 5-7 clicks
at latest. Free travel of operating lever until braking effect be‐
gins, 2-3 clicks.
– ABS function: Pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal during
ABS-regulated braking.
– Steering: Function, steering free clearance, steering wheel
centred when vehicle is travelling straight ahead
– Tilting roof: Function
– Radio/radio navigation system: Function, reception, GALA, in‐
terference noise
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