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NHTSA ID Number: 10128257

Manufacturer Communication Number: PDI - 2018 A5 Sp

TSB/Document Date: 2018-02-05


Summary

New document


2018

A5/S5

Audi Delivery Guidelines

Client

Stock No.

Delivery Date

VIN

Delivery Inspection
 Ensure that final vehicle quality inspection is completed

 Repair all defects prior to customer delivery

 Inspect exterior for damage, dings, dents and surface scratches

 Ensure that customer has requested activation of Audi connect®; activate AudieBay logo connect® prior to customer arrival at
MyAudiconnect.com. Only if Audi connect “Request to Initiate
Services” and Terms & Conditions have been signed. Applies
only to vehicles equipped with Audi connect® (USA only)

 Verify that vehicle is equipped as specified and that all accessories have been installed
 Check interior for cleanliness, grease marks and damage
 Check that floor mats are locked in place
 Ensure tire pressures are set to “normal Customer load” conditions and calibrate (store) the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) prior to Delivery
Customer Priority Topics

How long would the client like to spend on topics today? ______________________________________
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Priorities
Audio System

Navigation

BLUETOOTH mobile phone pairing

Seat fitting

 Driver assistance features

 Set-it and forget-it

 Media device ports

 Voice controls

Exterior

Driver Controls (continued)

 Advise the customer to use only oil that meets Audi standards

Glove box

 Advise the customer that Audi recommends using top-tier
detergent gasoline that matches vehicle requirements

 Comfort front armrest

Interior
Driver Controls
Instrument cluster, driver information systems, and steering
wheel controls

Power windows: Power retention until front door is opened,
one-touch up/down operation for all windows, pinch protection
for all windows
 Power-adjustable, heated exterior side mirrors with powerfolding, and auto dimming”

 Audi virtual cockpit (if equipped)

 Panoramic sunroof with tilt, slide and power sunshade features
(if equipped)

 Demonstrate how to operate exterior lights

 Auto-dimming rear view mirror with digital compass

 Demonstrate how to operate interior lights

 Garage door opener (HomeLink®) 3-channel remote transmitter in overhead console

 Ambient LED interior lighting settings (if equipped)
 Automatic climate control
 Power outlets
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 Trunk open & close
 Spare tire
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PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI)

2018 A5/S5 | Audi Delivery Guidelines

Client

Driver Controls (continued)

Infotainment (continued)

 Tool kit

 Audi Music Interface
 Bang & Olufsen® sound system (if equipped)

Steering

 MMI® navigation plus

 Demonstrate the multifunction steering wheel
 Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column

 MMI® touch with handwriting-recognition technology (if
equipped)

Steering wheel mounted shift paddles (if equipped)

 CD/DVD/SD card slots

 Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 90-day trial subscription (if
equipped)

Seating

SiriusXM® Traffic w/ 4-year subscription

 Demonstrate how to adjust the seats

 HD Radio™ Technology

 Driver and front passenger comfort head rests (if equipped)
 Heated front seats (three-step) (if equipped)

 Demonstrate the scanning, tuning, and seek functions, as well
as how to save favorites

 Heated rear seats (three-step) (if equipped)

 Voice control

 Ventilated front seats (three-step) (if equipped)

BLUETOOTH® wireless technology & streaming audio for compatible devices

 Split folding rear seats
 “Passenger Side Airbag Off” light

 Audi smartphone integration: Apple® CarPlay and Google™
Android Auto integration

 LATCH childseat-mounting points

AudieBay logo connect® with six-month trial subscription

 Spare tire access and cargo floor

 Explain Wi-Fi® hotspot capabilities and 4G LTE connectivity (if
equipped)

 Massage seat functions (if equipped)

 Inrix Online® Traffic
Owner’s Documents
 Owner’s manual, MMI® manual and other manuals as equipped

 Explain the Nav-Data-Update process via the customer’s MyAudi
account

 Take the Quick Questions & Answers Guide from the glove box,
open it, and demonstrate how to use it with the customer

 Show how to manually set the clock, daylight savings time and
time zone

 Explain the “text to phone” features for viewing tutorials on a
smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com

Orientation Drive

Tire Warranty Booklet: Explain coverage from tire manufacturer

 Idle start/stop efficiency system

 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

 Electromechanical parking brake

 Review the recommended maintenance schedule. Explain the
importance of getting the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet
stamped for each maintenance performed
 Lemon Law Rights Booklet or Lemon Law Notice as required by
law
 Provide Audi Care information
 Help customer program the 24-hour Roadside Assistance number into their phone: 1-800-411-9988
Infotainment
 Review the MMI® controls and basic functionality
 Audi sound system
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Vehicle Systems

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Suspension
 Electronic Dampening control (AudieBay logo drive select) (if equipped)
Driver Assistance
 Audi advanced key - keyless start, stop and entry with handsfree trunk release
 Explain the windshield wiper and washer functions
 Parking system plus with rear view camera (four front and rear
acoustic sensors) (if equipped)
 Parking system plus with top view camera system (360°
view,four cameras, four front and rear acoustic sensors) (if
equipped)
 Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
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PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI)

2018 A5/S5 | Audi Delivery Guidelines

Client

Driver Assistance (continued)

Cabriolet

Adaptive cruise control with stop & go and traffic jam assist (if
equipped)

 Power convertible roof (operable at speeds up to 31 mph)
(Cabriolet only)

 Audi pre sense® basic

 Windbreaker -- attaches over rear seats, stores in trunk (Cabriolet only)

AudieBay logo pre sense® city: Pedestrian and vehicle collision warning
and braking initiation
 Audi active lane assist (if equipped)

Wrap up
End the orientation drive in the service write-up area

 Audi drive select
 Audi side assist with Audi pre sense® rear: Rear Cross Traffic
Alert & Vehicle Exit Assist (if equipped)
High-beam assistant (Driver Assistance Package)
 Collision avoidance assist (Driver Assistance Package)
 Turn assist (Driver Assistance Package)
 Head-up display with navigation and assistance systems information (if equipped)

 Tour the service department and introduce the customer to the
Service Manager and Service Consultant
 Set up first service appointment
 Ask the customer if you can program the service department’s
phone number into their phone
 Ask the customer if they would like to have the AudieBay logo Technologist phone number added to their phone contacts: 1-855-750TECH (8324)

 Traffic sign recognition (includes vehicle speed warning and
sign recognition)(Driver Assistance Package)

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

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Version 1.0

Date

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