2017

A3/S3 Sedan & Cabriolet/RS 3
Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
Stock No.

Dealer Number

R.O. No.

VIN

Road test mileage out

Road test mileage in

Reminders
 All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician
 Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection
 ALL PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) only. Do NOT use Guided Functions for any PDI related test
as these will not be uploaded to the Paperless Server. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis for using GFF for PDI
function tests
 For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information

Vehicle Preparation

Exterior

 Check Elsa for open campaigns and updates

 Check all key buttons and features*

 Deactivate vehicle transport mode*
This step must be performed with the engine off, and ignition on

 Inspect the outer door seals at all four doors and clean any
visible adhesive using D 002 000 A2 Adhesive Remover or
Acetone

 Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped with
NAV)*

Lighting and Windshield

 Set service reminder*

 Test exterior lighting functions

 Perform any open campaigns*

 Install wiper blades

 Set the service intervals to 10k instead of 5k during PDI or
existing 2017 vehicles that are set incorrectly

 Test front washers (and headlight washers if equipped)*

1. Click on the “Special functions” tab

Trunk Inspection

2. Scroll down to ‘Maintenance’

 Verify trunk is operational

3. Select the 17 - inspection with oil change - 10,000 miles,
USA function test

 Verify operation of emergency release handle

4. Perform the function test, but make sure you select
“USA” as the country variant and when the question
“Which service display should be reset?” comes up,
select #2 (Oil service display and inspection service
display).
5. Then the MM indicator should now properly display the
following values
− Next oil service in 10,000 miles / 365 days
− Next inspection service at 20,000 miles / 730 days

 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment
 Verify inflatable repair kit and compressor are present (Cabriolet only)
 Set spare tire pressure (Sedan only)*
Interior
 Verify operation of all seat belts and latches
 Check operation of window, lock, and seat controls*

Under the Hood Inspection

 Inspect mirrors for proper operation*

 Check battery clamps for proper torque*

 Check rear view mirror operation*

 Perform a battery test*

 Verify operation of all interior lights

 Check engine oil level*

 Verify operation of heated seats (if equipped)

 Check all fluid levels and top off if necessary

 Verify proper operation of climate control*

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Interior (continued)

On-Hoist Inspection (continued)

 Inspect operation of all power outlets

 Install wheel bolt covers and center caps as supplied*

 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*

 Set and store tire pressures for either sold vehicle OR stock
inventory vehicle*

 Verify the glove compartment opens and closes properly
 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System

Driving Performance

Settings

 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake

 Verify operation of MMI touch pad (if equipped)

 Verify engine performance and acceleration*

 Set Time to “Automatic setting” and “Automatic time zone”

 Verify transmission operation, including shift paddles (if
equipped)

 Verify and set language and Measurement Units*
 Verify Speech dialog system is operating*
 Set “Entertain. Fad.” in Parking aid to Medium*
 Load Onboard Video Tutorials*
 Set dealership location in navigation (if equipped)*

 Check horn operation

 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*
 Check steering/tire alignment
 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise
 Calibrate rear view mirror*
 Verify quality of radio reception in AM/FM/SiriusXM bands

Media / Radio / SAT
 Verify operation of AMI or aux. input (if equipped)
 Verify operation of CD/DVD player (if equipped)
 Insert SD card and test function of all slots
 Program the presets to local stations
 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*
Audi connect (USA ONLY) (if equipped)
 Verify Audi connect Information Packet is present (if
equipped)*
 Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped).
Review TSB 2042942 for additional information*
 Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*
 Check Wi-Fi hotspot visibility. No data available at PDI (if
equipped)*

Driver Assistance
 Verify cruise control/ACC functionality (if equipped)
 Verify Audi side assist functionality (if equipped)
 Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)
 Verify operation of parking system (if equipped)*
 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership (if
equipped)
Convertible Functionality (Cabriolet only)
 Test operation of power folding top*
 Verify convertinble top manual closing tools are present
Post-Road Test Inspection
 Interrogate fault memory and print Diagnostic Log

 Enable Google Earth (if equipped)*

 Select reset interval in the MIB Service and Checks menu if it
is not displaying correct 10K and 20K intervals

On-Hoist Inspection

 Ensure the yellow tire pressure tag is installed on the steering wheel

 Perform a coolant reservoir cap pressure test*
 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction)
 Check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires and wheels
for damage

 Apply Inventory Maintenance Sticker
 Install showroom charger to ensure battery remains
charged at all times

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components
 Inspect wheel bolts for proper torque*
 Install wheel locks (if equipped)
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Technician
I certify that all operations have been completed and this vehicle has been prepared in accordance with Audi Procedures and
Quality Standards, and has met the standards for Perfect Delivery.

Technician Signature

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