2018

A7/S7/RS 7/RS 7 performance
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

 Check all doors for proper power closing (if equipped)*

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

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

 Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*

Lighting and Windshield

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

 Test exterior lighting functions

 Set service reminder*

 Install wiper blades

 Perform any open campaigns*
 Set the service intervals to 10k instead of 5k during PDI or
existing 2017 vehicles that are set incorrectly
1. Click on the “Special functions” tab
2. Scroll down to ‘Maintenance’
3. Select the 17 - inspection with oil change - 10,000 miles,
USA function test
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 MMI® 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

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

Trunk Inspection
 Verify trunk is operational
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment
 Set spare tire pressure*
 Check battery clamps for proper torque*
Interior
 Verify operation of all seat belts and latches
 Check operation of window, lock, and seat controls*
 Inspect mirrors for proper operation*
 Check rear view mirror operation*
 Verify operation of all interior lights
 Check heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)

Exterior
 Check all key buttons and features*
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Interior (continued)

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

 Verify operation heated/ventilated and massaging seats (if
equipped)*

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

 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row

 Check Wi-Fi® hotspot functionality (if equipped)*

 Verify proper operation of climate control*

 Enable Google EarthTM*

 Inspect operation of all power outlets*
 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*

On-Hoist Inspection

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System

 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction)

 Verify operation of rear side manual sunshades (if equipped)

 Check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires and wheels
for damage

 Verify operation of power rear sunshade (if equipped)
Settings

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

 Verify operation of MMI® touch pad (if equipped)

 Install wheel locks (if equipped)

 Set Time source setting to “GPS” and set Auto daylight savings time to “on”*

 Install wheel bolt covers and center caps as supplied*

 Verify and set language and measurement units*
 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*

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

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

Driving Performance

 Set dealership location in navigation (if equipped)*

 Check horn operation

 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*

 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake

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

 Inspect wheel bolts for proper torque*

 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 Verify engine performance and acceleration*

 Verify operation of AMI or aux. input (if equipped)

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

 Verify operation of CD/DVD player (if equipped)

 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*

 Insert SD card and test function of all slots

 Check adaptive air suspension in all positions (if equipped)

 Program the presets to local stations

 Verify rear spoiler functionality

 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*

 Check steering/tire alignment

Audi connect® (USA ONLY) (if equipped)
 Connect the dealer demo SIM card to verify system connects
to mobile network*

 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise
 Calibrate rear view mirror*
 Verify quality of radio reception in AM/FM/SiriusXM® bands

 Verify Audi connect® Information Packet is present (if
equipped)*

Driver Assistance

 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 cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if
equipped)

 Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped).
Review TSB 2042942 for additional information
 Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*
 Turn on the Wi-Fi® hotspot (if equipped)*
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 Verify all cruise control functions (if equipped)

 Verify Audi side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)
 Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)
 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)

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Driver Assistance (continued)

Post-Road Test Inspection (continued)

 Verify operation of parking system (if equipped)*

 Check service interval and verify correct interval is displayed

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

 Check engine oil level*

 Verify operation of High-beam assistant (if equipped)

 Check all fluid levels and top off if necessary

 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership (if
equipped)

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

Post-Road Test Inspection
 Interrogate fault memory and upload diagnostic log to
GFF Paperless Server

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

 Perform a battery test*

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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Last 8 of VIN

Completion Date

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