2018

A8 L/S8 plus
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

 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*

 Check all doors for proper power closing (if equipped)*
 Inspect exterior for damage, dings, dents and surface
scratches

 Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*
 Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping using Guided
Functions (if equipped with NAV)*
 Set service reminder*
 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

Lighting and Windshield
 Test exterior lighting functions
 Test front washers (and headlight washers if equipped)*
 Install wiper blades
Trunk Inspection
 Verify trunk is operational
 Verify operation of emergency release handle
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*

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).

 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment

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

Interior

 Set spare tire pressure*
 Check battery clamps for proper torque*

 Verify operation of all seat belts and latches

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

 Check operation of window, lock, and seat controls*

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

 Inspect mirrors for proper operation*
 Check rear view mirror operation*

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A8 L/S8 plus
Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
Interior (continued)

On-Hoist Inspection (continued)

 Verify operation of all interior lights

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

 Check heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)
 Verify operation heated/ventilated and massaging seats (if
equipped)*
 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row
 Verify proper operation of climate control*
 Inspect operation of all power outlets*
 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*
 Verify operation of power rear and rear side sunshade operation (if equipped)
 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System
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*
 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*
 Set “Music volume while parking” to 6 lines*
 Set dealership location in navigation (if equipped)*
 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*
Media / Radio / SAT

 Check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires and wheels
for damage
 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*
Driving Performance
 Check horn operation
 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake
 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 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)
 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

 Verify operation of AMI or aux. input (if equipped)
 Verify operation of CD/DVD player (if equipped)

Driver Assistance

 Insert SD card and test function of all slots

 Verify all cruise control functions (if equipped)

 Program the presets to local stations

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

 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*
 Verify operation of Rear Seat Entertainment (if equipped)

 Verify Audi side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)

Audi connect® (USA ONLY) (if equipped)

 Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)

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

 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)

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

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

 Verify operation of parking system (if equipped)*

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

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

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

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

 Enable Google EarthTM (if equipped)*
On-Hoist Inspection

Post-Road Test Inspection

 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instructions)

 Interrogate fault memory and upload diagnostic log to GFF
Paperless Server

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A8 L/S8 plus
Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
Post-Road Test Inspection (continued)
 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

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