2019

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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 a certified 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) using PDI Total Function Test Plan 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
 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

Trunk Inspection (continued)

 Check Elsa for open campaigns and updates

 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment

 Perform any open campaigns*

 Set spare tire pressure*

 Run Total PDI Test*
If vehicle doesn’t deactivate Vehicle Transport Mode or Flight
Mode, please follow the steps below

 Check battery clamps for proper torque*
Interior

 Deactivate Flight Mode for Telematics Control Unit (ConBox)
using Self-Diagnosis Adaptation*
Note: The VAS 6154 diagnostic head is required. See Technician Reference Document or TSB 2052299

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

 Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of all interior lights

 Set service reminder*

 Check heated steering wheel operation (if equipped)

Exterior

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

 Check all key buttons and features*

 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row

 Check all doors for proper power closing*

 Verify proper operation of climate control*

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

 Inspect operation of all power outlets*

Lighting and Windshield

 Verify operation of power rear and rear side sunshade operation

 Test exterior lighting functions
 Test front washers (and headlight washers)*
 Install wiper blades
Trunk Inspection

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

 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System
 Verify operation of heated surfaces (front/rear) (if
equipped)

 Verify trunk is operational

Settings

 Verify operation of emergency release handle

 Verify operation of MMI® touch screens, upper and lower

 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*

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

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Settings (continued)

Driving Performance (continued)

 Verify and set language and measurement units*

 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*

 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*

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

 Set “Music volume while parking” to medium*

 Check steering/tire alignment

 Set dealership location in navigation*

 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise

 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*

 Calibrate rear view mirror*

Media / Radio / SAT

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

 Verify operation of aux. input (if equipped)

Driver Assistance

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

 Verify all cruise control functions

 Insert SD card and test function of all slots

 Verify cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if
equipped), which includes the following:

 Program the presets to local stations
 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*

 Adaptive Cruise Assist

 Verify operation of Rear Seat Entertainment (if equipped)

 Turn Assist

 Verify Audi phone box sticker and registration information is
present (if equipped). See TSB 2051720

 Intersection Assistant

Audi connect® (USA ONLY)
 Turn on the Wi-Fi® hotspot (if equipped)*
 Check Wi-Fi® hotspot visibility. No data available at PDI due
to dealer demo mode (if equipped)*
 Enable satellite map for navigation (if equipped)*

 Traffic Jam Assist
 Predictive Efficiency Assist
 Active lane assist with emergency assistant
 Traffic sign recognition
 Verify Audi side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)
 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)

On-Hoist Inspection

 Verify operation of parking system*

 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instructions)

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

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership

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

Post-Road Test Inspection

 Install wheel locks (if equipped)

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

 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 operation of High-beam assist

 Check service interval and verify correct interval is displayed
 Check engine oil level*
 Check all fluid levels and top off if necessary

Driving Performance

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

 Check horn operation

 Apply 30 Day Inventory Maintenance Sticker**

 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake

 Install showroom charger to ensure battery remains
charged at all times**

 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 Verify engine performance and acceleration*
 Verify transmission operation, including shift paddles (if
equipped)
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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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