2018

Q5/SQ5
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
 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
 Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*

 Prepare the base bars for customer delivery (install bars
only upon customer request)*
Lighting and Windshield

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

 Test exterior lighting functions

 Set service reminder*

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

 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

Trunk Inspection

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

 Verify power tailgate is operational and set default opening
height*
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment
 Verify inflatable spare tire and compressor are present
 Set spare tire pressure*
 Check battery clamps for proper torque*
 Verify operation of luggage cover
Interior
 Verify operation of all seat belts and latches
 Check operation of window, lock, and seat controls*

Exterior

 Inspect mirrors for proper operation*

 Check all key buttons and features*

 Check rear view mirror operation*
 Verify operation of all interior lights

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Interior (continued)

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

 Check heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)

 Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped).
Review TSB 2042942 for additional information

 Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button
LED will remain off (if equipped)

 Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of heated/ventilated seats (if equipped)

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

 Verify operation of rear heated seats (if equipped)

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

 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row
 Verify proper operation of climate control*
 Inspect operation of all power outlets*

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

 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*

On-Hoist Inspection

 Verify the glove compartment opens and closes properly

 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction)

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System
Settings

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

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

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

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

 Install wheel locks (if equipped)

 Set Time to “Automatic setting” and “Automatic time zone”
 Verify and set language and measurement units*
 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*

 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*

 Set “Entertain. Fad.” in Parking aid to an audible level*
 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
 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*

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

 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 applicable)

 Program the presets to local stations

 Check steering/tire alignment

 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*

 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise

Audi connect® (USA ONLY) (if equipped)
 If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message,
“The myAudi Server is currently unavailable”, reference TSB
2048436 to activate service
 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)

 Calibrate rear view mirror*
 Verify quality of radio reception in AM/FM/SiriusXM® bands
Driver Assistance
 Verify cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if
equipped)
 Verify Audi side assist functionality (if equipped)
 Verify Audi side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)*
 Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)

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Driver Assistance (continued)

Post-Road Test Inspection (continued)

 Verify operation of parking system (if equipped)*

 Perform a battery test*

 Verify operation of Traffic Sign Recognition (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**

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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