This is a consolidation of all the items submitted to the “Pre-Delivery Checklist” thread. Whereas smartUSA provides the dealers' service departments with a PDI list, and 7/10ths of a man-hour of reimbursement to accomplish it, everything in this consolidation isn’t going to happen (at least not at smartUSA’s expense). In fact, some items could be owner POST-delivery items. To save as much of the service department’s 7/10 man-hour as possible, I have grouped some items to “Sales Pre-Delivery,” where it goes on the showroom’s clock not service’s. The sales staff may have a lot of this already covered under their own regimen. Again, in no particular order nor order added to the thread.
Sales Pre-Delivery:
$99.00 reservation fee is applied to the invoice
Complete walk through of car with dealer rep
Two operational ignition keys
All door latches and locks working with key fobs
Full tank of gas
Gas cap on tight
Owners manual and assorted booklets in place
Dealer contact list - salesperson, manager, service, parts, etc.
Demonstration of removal and replacement of front service panel
Demonstration of engine access
Demonstration of access to battery, tow eye, and flat-kit
Demonstration of use of flat-kit
Coupe: Check tailgate alignment with the roof
Cabrio: Check you can open and close tailgate several times in a row
If dealer-installed “clear bra,” check for bubbles, no debris underneath, and no edges rolling or jagged
If dealer-installed tinting, check that tint is on correctly with no bubbles, not uneven, and not scratched
Confirm that window tinting has legal light transmission
Check the panels/paint for defects and/or flaws
Call dealer in advance if you don’t want holes drilled for front (or rear) plate state. You may have to provide a written, signed request.
Service Pre-Delivery:
Tire pressure set to factory specs
Re-set TPMS if tires are adjusted
Headlights correctly aimed
Foglights correctly aimed
Horn working
Shifter lubrication performed
Check shifter mechanism for loose fasteners
Fluids topped up (oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer)
Brakes checked and bled if necesssary
Battery charged
Battery load-tested
Battery cables tight
Installed equipment/options working properly (i.e.: heated seats, rear defroster, pod clock, A/C, signal bulbs, etc.)
Check radio operation and reception (AM/FM bands)
Tires balanced
Lug bolts properly torqued (81 ft/lb)
Wheels aligned
Check the orientation of the motion sensor on factory alarm system (20% installed upside down)
Linear Mode
