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NHTSA ID Number: 10133430

Manufacturer Communication Number: PDI 2018 Q7 TECH

TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16


Summary

Reminders Section: REMOVED: "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" Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"


2018

Q7
AudieBay logo Technician Report
Stock No.

Dealer Number

R.O. No.

VIN

Road test mileage out

Road test mileage in

 All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an AudieBay logo technician
AudieBay logo recommends using an AudieBay logo 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

Lighting and Windshield

 Check Elsa for open campaigns and updates

 Test exterior lighting functions

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

 Test front washers (and headlight washers 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

 Install wiper blades
Trunk Inspection
 Verify power tailgate is operational and set default opening
height (if equipped)*
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment

1. Click on the “Special functions” tab

 Verify tire repair kit and compressor are present

2. Scroll down to ‘Maintenance’

 Verify inflatable spare tire and compressor are present (if
applicable)

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

Interior
 Check battery clamps for proper torque*
 Verify operation of luggage cover
 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*
 Check all doors for proper power closing (if equipped)*

 Inspect exterior for damage, dings, dents and surface
scratches
Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.3

 Verify operation heated/ventilated and massaging seats (if
equipped)*
 Verify SOS button is green and Roadside Assistance Button LED
will remain off (if equipped)
 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row and power folding
3rd row seats*
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 1

2018

Q7
AudieBay logo Technician Report
Interior (continued)

On-Hoist Inspection

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

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

 Check panoramic sunroof & sunshade operation*

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

 Verify the glove compartment opens and closes properly

 Install wheel locks (if equipped)

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection System

 Install wheel bolt covers and center caps as supplied*

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

 Inspect wheel bolts for proper torque*

Settings

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

 Verify operation of MMI® touch pad (if equipped)
 Set Time to “Automatic setting” and “Automatic time zone”
 Verify and set language and measurement units*
 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*
 Set “Entertain. Fad.” in Parking aid to an audible level*
 Set “Music volume while parking” to 6 lines*

Driving Performance
 Check horn operation
 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake
 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 Verify engine performance and acceleration*

 Set dealership location in navigation (if equipped)*

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

 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*

 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*

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”*

 Check adaptive air suspension in all positions (if applicable)
 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 all-wheel steering with vehicle speeddependent control
Driver Assistance

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

 Verify cruise control and ACC with Traffic jam assist (congestion assist) (if equipped)
 Verify AudieBay logo side assist functionality Pre sense rear (if
equipped)

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

 Verify AudieBay logo active lane assist functionality (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 operation of parking system (if equipped)*

 Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped).
Review TSB 2042942 for additional information
 Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)
 Verify operation of Traffic sign recognition (if equipped)
 Verify all vehicle Head-up display functionality (if equipped)*
 Verify operation of High-beam assistant (if equipped)

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

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

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

Post-Road Test Inspection

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

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

 Enable Google EarthTM (if equipped)*
Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.3

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 2

2018

Q7
AudieBay logo Technician Report
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 AudieBay logo Procedures and
Quality Standards, and has met the standards for Perfect Delivery.

Technician Signature

Effective 11-1-2017-US
Version 1.3

Last 8 of VIN

Completion Date

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 3

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TSB/Document ID: PDI 2018 Q7 TECH

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