2018

A6/S6
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
 It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units
during the SVM check vehicle configuration
 For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information
 For items marked with **, follow instructions for stock inventory vehicle

Vehicle Preparation

Exterior (continued)

 Check Elsa for open campaigns and updates

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

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

Lighting and Windshield

 Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*

 Test exterior lighting functions

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

 Test front washers (and headlight washers if equipped)*
 Install wiper blades

 Set service reminder*
 Perform any open campaigns*

Trunk Inspection

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

 Verify trunk is operational

1. Click on the “Special functions” tab
2. Scroll down to ‘Maintenance’

 Verify operation of emergency release handle
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*

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

 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment

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).

 Check battery clamps for proper torque*

5. Then the MMI® indicator should now properly display the
following values

 Set spare tire pressure*

Interior
 Verify operation of all seat belts and latches
 Check operation of window, lock, and seat controls*
 Inspect mirrors for proper operation*

− Next oil service in 10,000 miles / 365 days

 Check rear view mirror operation*

− Next inspection service at 20,000 miles / 730 days

 Verify operation of all interior lights

Exterior
 Check all key buttons and features*
Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.1

 Check heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)
 Verify operation of heated/ventilated and massaging seats
(if equipped)*
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A6/S6
Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
Interior (continued)

Audi connect (USA ONLY) (if equipped) (continued)

 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row

 Enable Google EarthTM (if equipped)*

 Verify proper operation of climate control*
 Inspect operation of all power outlets*

On-Hoist Inspection

 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*

 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction)

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System
 Verify operation of rear side manual sunshades (if equipped)
 Verify operation of power rear sunshade (if equipped)
Settings
 Verify operation of MMI® touch pad (if equipped)
 Set Time source setting to “GPS” and set Auto daylight savings time to “on”*
 Verify and set language and measurement units*

 Check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires and wheels
for damage
 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components
 Install wheel locks (if equipped)
 Install wheel bolt covers and center caps as supplied*
 Inspect wheel bolts for proper torque*
 Set and store tire pressures for either sold vehicle OR stock
inventory vehicle*

 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*

Driving Performance

 Set “Music volume while parking” to 6 lines*

 Check horn operation

 Set dealership location in navigation (if equipped)*

 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake

 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*

 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*

Media / Radio / SAT
 Verify operation of all USB ports
 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”*

 Verify engine performance and acceleration*
 Verify transmission operation, including shift paddles (if
equipped)
 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*
 Check adaptive air suspension in all positions (if equipped)
 Verify rear spoiler functionality
 Check steering/tire alignment
 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise

Audi connect® (USA ONLY) (if equipped)

 Calibrate rear view mirror*

 Connect the dealer demo SIM card to verify system connects
to mobile network*

 Verify quality of radio reception in AM/FM/SiriusXM® bands

 Verify Audi connect® Information Packet is present (if
equipped)*
 Check LTE connection is possible (if vehicle is marked retail
sold in DMS, data is only available after customer starts
6-month trial in www.myaudiconnect.com)
 Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped).
Review TSB 2042942 for additional information*

Driver Assistance
 Verify all cruise control functions (if equipped)
 Verify cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if
equipped)
 Verify Audi side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)
 Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)

 Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)

 Turn on the Wi-Fi® hotspot (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of parking system (if equipped)*

 Check Wi-Fi® hotspot visibility. No data available at PDI (if
equipped)*

 Verify all vehicle Head-up display functionality (if equipped)*

 Check Wi-Fi® hotspot functionality (if equipped)*
Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.1

 Verify operation of High-beam assistant (if equipped)
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A6/S6
Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
Driver Assistance (continued)
 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership (if
equipped)
Post-Road Test Inspection
 Interrogate fault memory and upload diagnostic log to
GFF Paperless Server
 Perform a battery test*
 Check service interval and verify correct interval is displayed
 Check engine oil level*
 Check all fluid levels and top off if necessary
 Ensure the yellow tire pressure tag is installed on the
steering wheel
 Apply Inventory Maintenance Sticker**
 Install showroom charger to ensure battery remains
charged at all times**

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

Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.1

Last 8 of VIN

Completion Date

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