NHTSA ID Number: 10120728
Manufacturer Communication Number: PDI - 2016 A6-S6
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-25
Summary
This document contains the Audi
delivery guidelines checklist.
2016
A6/S6/A6 TDI
Client
Audi
Delivery Guidelines
Stock No.
Delivery Date
VIN
Pre-Delivery
Ensure customer has requested activation of Audi
connect, and
activate prior to customer arrival at MyAudiconnect.com, if
Audi
connect Request to Initiate Services and AT&T T&C have
been signed. (if equipped)(USA Only)
Ensure Final Vehicle Quality Inspection Is Completed
Deactivate the connection prompts for the online services (TEL
function button > Settings > Connections > Data Connection >
select Without request) (USA Only)
Inspect exterior for damage, dings, dents and surface scratches
Check interior for cleanliness, grease marks and damage.
Verify vehicle is equipped as specified and all accessories are
installed
Repair all defects prior to customer delivery
Check front/rear floor mats are locked in
Customer Priority Topics
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How long would the client like to spend on topics today? ______________________________________
Priority Delivery Topics
Audio and Entertainment System Controls
Demonstrate Memory Seats
Hands-Free Communication
Personalize Vehicle Settings Bluetooth: Connect customer’s
Bluetooth phone and assist in copying and accessing phonebook entries. (up to 4,000 contacts) Ensure connection will
occur automatically upon re-entry if desired. Refer to www.
audi.com/bluetooth for compatible phone list
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Navigation System
Cruise Control
Demonstrate trunk lid functionality, including the height
adjustment
Exterior
Exterior (continued)
(If equipped with Keyless entry) Explain to the customer that
the vehicle is set from the factory to unlock only the door that
is approached. Show them in the MMI under vehicle settings,
where they can select their central locking preference and
adjust it to “all doors” if preferred.
Explain the misfuel inhibitor feature on the fuel tank (TDI only)
Demonstrate how to operate the power tailgate via the remote
control master key, driver’s door, and tailgate
Interior
Advise the customer that Audi
recommends using Top Tier Detergent Gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 AKI (95
RON) (for gasoline engines only)
Show Homelink® location and setup
Advise the customer to only use oil that meets Audi
standards:
• VW
502 00/505 00 for gasoline engines
• VW
504 00/507 00 for diesel engines
Show how to open fuel door – push / pull release (show AdBlue
fill – TDI only)
Effective 2-25-2015-US
Version 1.1
Explain AdBlue and messages shown if AdBlue level is low or
empty (TDI only)
Explain wiper/washer system/rain sensor
Show how to set the clock, daylight savings time and time zone
manually
Show front seat ventilation & massage (if equipped)
Show how to activate heated mirrors and seat heating (rear
seat heating on S6 only)/ventilation
Show how to adjust comfort arm rest
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Interior (continued)
Owner’s Documents (continued)
“Passenger Side Airbag Off” light: Explain that it illuminates if
no occupant in passenger seat or if occupant is “out of position”
24-Hour Roadside Assistance information; ask customer to
program number in their phone: 1-800-411-9988
Demonstrate and explain power rear sunshade and rear side
manual sunshades (if equipped)
Demonstrate climate control functions (front and rear). Explain
“hi”/“lo” fan settings/speed for faster heating and cooling
Explain Star (*) button on the steering wheel (if equipped) – If
in the Preset Station List, press the * button to cycle through
presets. If in Station List, press * button to cycle through station list
Explain that the small red triangle puts the system into AUTO
mode and that it will automatically adjust the fan speed to
reach the temperature
Review the recommended maintenance schedule. Explain the
importance of getting the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet
stamped for each maintenance performed
Tire Warranty Booklet: Explain coverage from tire manufacturer
Take the Quick Questions & Answers Guide from the glove box,
open it, and demonstrate how to use it with the customer
Lemon Law Rights Booklet or Lemon Law Notice as required by
law (USA ONLY)
Warranty & Maintenance Booklet (stamp to confirm PDI was
completed): Adhere “vehicle identification label” from the vehicle trunk to the inside cover of the Warranty & Maintenance
Booklet prior to delivery
Demonstrate cruise control/ACC (if equipped)
Demonstrate and explain Head-up Display (if equipped)
Review the Start-Stop-System info card with the customer.
Demonstrate seat positioning and memory settings using front
seat controls. Show how to adjust headrest in all different axis
directions
Mention seatbelt movement
Show how to access the Vehicle functions within each tab. Point
out the items which can be set via the MMI (e.g., time, miles
vs. km, etc.). Reset “Trip Comp 1 and 2” prior to delivery
Demonstrate heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)
Demonstrate sunroof operation
Show rear seat pass through
Introduce MMI Navigation System
Review the MMI controls and basic functionality (buttons: function, on/off, arrow control, and back)
Moving a map and adjusting the sound distribution
Input letters, numbers, symbols, add a space, delete a character
Show how to set the ambient lighting in the vehicle interior (if
equipped)
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring System and how to reset in
the MMI
Media Overview
Multifunction steering wheel functions (toggle, scrolling, menu
button)
Radio (AM/FM/SAT)
Driver Info Display/Trip Computer: Explain toggle function via
“RESET” on stalk. Show the different tabs that will display
Walk the customer through the steps to program favorite radio
stations (press and hold knob). The customer should do this
with your guidance
Demonstrate valet function (ensure not activated) – refer to the
owners manual for details
Explain the scanning/tuning functions
Demonstrate cooled glove box
Show the customer the manual seek feature. Select the FM
Band > Functions. Turn control knob to Tuning/Channels and
press the knob.
Owner’s Documents
Explain the settings for the Bang & Olufsen® system (if
equipped)
Explain the USB launcher use
ABS should insert their business card in the slots available next
to the USB launcher
Explain the “text to phone” features for viewing tutorials on a
smart phone or at the Audi
Technology website:
www.auditechnology.com
Owner’s Manual, MMI Manual and other manuals as equipped
Effective 2-25-2015-US
Version 1.1
Explain to the customer that they have a 3 month free subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio and demonstrate how to get
to the satellite band. Show them the SiriusXM Satellite Radio
insert from the glove box, point out the station guide list, and
demonstrate presetting a station of their choice for them.
Show how to program preferred radio stations (press and hold
knob)
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Media Overview (continued)
Bluetooth Capability (continued)
CD/DVD Media
Demonstrate making a call via voice and steering wheel commands
Explain CD/DVD loading/unloading
Supported file extensions and formats per MMI manual (.wma,
.m4a, .flac, .wav)
Jukebox
Hard drive capacity (10 GB)
Demonstrate importing and sorting from SD Card/Retail Audio
CD/USB input. Supported file formats: .wma, .m4a, .flac, .wav
Video Capability
Demonstrate Video Playback using the SD media, Jukebox, &
DVD media
Demonstrate how to answer, ignore and end calls
Refer to www.audi.com/bluetooth for compatible phone list
Demonstrate dialing from directories/phonebook/call lists
(received, missed, dialed calls)
Demonstrate conference calling (enable in the MMI under Telephone > Call Options menu
Ask the customer if they would like to have the Audi
Technologist phone number added to their phone contacts: 1-855-750TECH (8324)
Audi
connect (if equipped) (USA ONLY)
Navigation
Show how to enter a stopover
Activate services prior to customer arrival and provide overview
of features
Show how to store a destination
Ensure customer has requested activation of Audi
connect
Show how to customize “route criteria” (e.g., avoid toll roads)
and “Settings” (e.g., 3D map and Map Orientation, and Google
Earth Mapping [with Audi connect services enabled])
Explain the purpose of setting up a myAudi account at
my.audiusa.com/Audiconnect. A myAudi account needs to be
active to use the following features: myAudi Destinations,
Personalized News, Facebook/Twitter
Show how to manipulate the map (zoom, scroll map area)
Show how to repeat the last navigation announcement using
the iNav steering wheel button
Explain trial period for Audi
connect and how to extend service
Explain Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities
Show how to input an address and a POI as the destination
using the MMI and voice commands (use Online Destinations if
equipped with Audi
connect)
Point out that the Audi
connect brochure (located in the glove
box) contains additional information for customer review after
delivery
Demo how to “cancel” route guidance using voice commands
(“Cancel route guidance”) and the MMI (NAV > Destination >
Cancel)
Have the customer set up their Wi-Fi password Via TEL > Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Select “Password.” Ask the customer
to enter an easy way to remember the password of at least 8
characters. Then Select “Apply settings” to save it
Explain the Nav-Data-Update process. Available 2 times a year
for 3 years
Voice Controls
Demonstrate the voice command feature (i.e., accessing
“Help,” dialing a phone number, calling a contact, using the
steering wheel voice command button, etc.)
Have the customer complete the speech training to allow the
Voice Recognition System to learn and adapt to the customer’s
voice (Main Menu > Set up MMI > Voice Recognition > Individual Speech Training)
Radio station, CD/DVD, or Jukebox
Demonstrate how to use SIRI “Eyes Free”/S Voice by holding
the voice activation button for 4 seconds
Bluetooth Capability
Show Online Traffic Info (INRIX), fuel updates, weather information, and real-time news feeds
Show the customer how to use the Audi
connect App, and all
of it’s features: Car Finder, Travel Destinations, Picture Nav,
Online Music Streaming
Orientation Drive
Explain the purpose of Start-Stop (fuel economy/CO2)
Show how to set the electromechanical parking brake
Demonstrate the engine Start-Stop-System (on applicable
models)
Explain what happens during start-stop system transitions
(feels and sounds)
Show how to enable and disable the start-stop system
Pair the customer’s phone with the vehicle and store customer’s
contacts (up to 4,000 contacts)
Effective 2-25-2015-US
Version 1.1
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Orientation Drive (continued)
Orientation Drive (continued)
Explain Audi
side assist functionality (if equipped): Point out
the side assist button on the driver’s side door. Show how to
adjust the side assist light brightness in the MMI. Only works
at speeds over 19 mph (30 km/h)
Explain Audi
pre sense system with active safety system (based
on installed equipment)
Explain Audi
drive select and how to select the various modes
(if equipped)
If equipped with front and rear park sensors, show the customer how they can customize the volume through the MMI under
“Driver Assist>Parking Aid”.
Explain the functionality of Audi
braking guard and show how
to set in the MMI
Demonstrate Tiptronic function
Video Tutorials
Show the customer how to view the In Car Video Tutorials
Point out these videos can also be viewed in the following ways:
Explain the USB launcher, which can be found in the “Quick
Questions & Answers Guide” Via www.auditechnology.com Via
www.audiusa.com/help/video-tutorials
Keyless Go: No ignition for key. Show how to start vehicle using
Start/Stop button Discuss that foot must be on brake when
starting/stopping
Select the Car function button > Owner’s Man. control button
and follow the prompts
Activate and demonstrate navigation system with real-time
traffic
End the orientation drive in the service write-up area
Demonstrate operation of Audi
parking system plus with rear
view camera and top or corner view cameras (if equipped)
Night vision assistant: Show where the night vision assistant
button is located. Show how to adjust the various settings in
the MMI
Explain adaptive cruise control
with stop & go function. Explain
the city auto e-brake feature
Ask customer if you can program service department’s phone #
in their phone
Service Introduction
Tour service department and introduce to Service Manager and
Service Consultant
Set up first service appointment
Explain Audi
active lane assist functionality (if equipped): Show
how to set the steering wheel vibration in the MMI. Show how
to activate the system with the button on the turn signal. Only
works at speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h) or more
Audi
Brand Specialist
I certify that all operations have been completed and this vehicle has been prepared in accordance with Audi
Procedures and
Quality Standards.
Audi
Brand Specialist Signature
Date
Would you like to schedule a Second Delivery?
No
Yes
Date
Time
By signing, I confirm all items in this checklist have been thoroughly reviewed with me and the statements below are true.
• Vehicle is clean and free of problems
• Received all keys and owner’s documentation
• Satisfied with features and controls explanations
Customer Signature
Effective 2-25-2015-US
Version 1.1
Date
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