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NHTSA ID Number: 10157201

Manufacturer Communication Number: 2019 A7 20190114

TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-08


Summary

Select Owner Priorities section: All items replaced. Seating Section: REMOVED: ?Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) provisions in rear seats (DUPLICATE) Infotainment Section: REMOVED: AudieBay logo music interfacce with two USB ports. REMOVED: "response" from MMI touch response with handwriting-recognition technology Sign-off Section: CHANGED: "Second Delivery" to "New Vehicle Orientation"


2019

A7

AudieBay logo Delivery Guidelines

Client

Stock No.

Delivery Date

VIN

Delivery Inspection
Ensure that final vehicle quality inspection is completed

 Repair all defects prior to customer delivery

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

 Ensure that customer has requested activation of AudieBay logo connect®; activate AudieBay logo connect® prior to customer arrival at
MyAudiconnect.com. Only if AudieBay logo connect® “Request to Initiate
Services” and Terms & Conditions have been signed. Applies
only to vehicles equipped with AudieBay logo connect® (USA only)

 Verify that vehicle is equipped as specified and that all accessories have been installed
 Check interior for cleanliness, grease marks and damage
 Check that floor mats are locked in place
 Ensure tire pressures are set to “normal customer load” conditions and calibrate (store) the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) prior to delivery.

 Verify the AudieBay logo Phone Box Customer Registration form is present in the glovebox.

Customer Priority Topics
How long would the client like to spend on topics today? ______________________________________
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Priority Delivery Topics
 Voice Recognition

 Door Locks/Keyless Entry

Navigation System

 Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate - Hard to Open/Close

 BLUETOOTH® mobile phone pairing

Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Indicators

 Audio System (with smart phone integration)

Cruise Control System

Exterior

Driver Controls (continued)

 Advise the customer to use only oil that meets AudieBay logo standards

 Ambient LED interior lighting settings (if equipped)

 Advise the customer that AudieBay logo recommends using top-tier
detergent gasoline that matches vehicle requirements

 Automatic climate control

 Review new exterior/interior electric door handle concept
Interior
Driver Controls
 Adaptive rear spoiler (deployes at 75 mph, retracts at 50 mph)
(RS 7 only)
 Instrument cluster, driver information systems, and steering
wheel controls
 Demonstrate how to operate exterior lights
 Demonstrate how to operate interior lights
Effective 1-14-2019-US
Version 1.1

 Power outlets
Glove box
 Valet button in glovebox
 Power windows: Power retention until front door is opened,
one-touch up/down operation for all windows, pinch protection
for all windows
 Power-adjustable, heated exterior side mirrors with powerfolding (optional) & auto-dimming
 Manual rear-side window sunshades (if equipped)
 Power rear window sunshades (if equipped)
 Sunroof with sunshade, power tilt and slide features
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2019 A7 | AudieBay logo Delivery Guidelines

Client

Driver Controls (continued)

Owner’s Documents (continued)

 Auto-dimming rear view mirror with digital compass

 Lemon Law Rights Booklet or Lemon Law Notice as required by
law

 Garage door opener (HomeLink®) in lower MMI touch screen
 Power soft-closing doors (if equipped)
 Electric rear window defogger w/automatic timed shut off
feature
 Power trunk open & close
 Spare tire (if equipped)

 Provide AudieBay logo Care information
 Help customer program the 24-hour Roadside Assistance number into their phone: 1-800-411-9988
 Provide AudieBay logo Phone Box Customer Registration Notice (if
equipped)

 Tool kit with jack

Infotainment

Tire mobility system (without spare tire) (if equipped)

 Review the MMI® controls and basic functionality including
customization options

Steering

AudieBay logo sound system

 Demonstrate the multifunction steering wheel
 Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column

 Bang & Olufsen® sound system or Bang & Olufsen® Advanced
sound system (if equipped)

Steering wheel mounted shift paddles

 MMI® Navigation plus

 Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

 MMI® touch with handwriting-recognition technology
 CD/DVD

Seating

 SD card slot

 Demonstrate how to adjust the seats

 SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 90-day trial subscription

 Heated front seats (three-step)

 HD Radio™ Technology

 Heated rear seats (three-step) (if equipped)

 Demonstrate the scanning, tuning, and seek functions, as well
as how to save favorites

 Ventilated front seats (three-step) (if equipped)
 Split folding rear seats
 “Passenger Side Airbag Off” light
 LATCH childseat-mounting points
 Spare tire access and cargo floor
 Massage seat functions (if equipped)

 Voice control customer has to accept EULA for online recognizer)
 BLUETOOTH® wireless technology & streaming audio for compatible devices
AudieBay logo smartphone interface: Apple® CarPlay and Google™
Android Auto integration
AudieBay logo connect® with six-month trial subscription

Owner’s Documents
 Owner’s manual, MMI® manual and other manuals as equipped
 Take the Quick Questions & Answers Guide from the glove box,
open it, and demonstrate how to use it with the customer
 Explain the “Text to Phone” features for viewing tutorials on a
smartphone or at the AudieBay logo Technology website: www.auditechnology.com
Tire Warranty Booklet: Explain coverage from tire manufacturer
 Warranty & Maintenance Booklet (stamp to confirm PDI was
completed): Adhere “vehicle identification label” from the vehicle trunk to the inside cover of the Warranty & Maintenance
Booklet prior to delivery
 Review the recommended maintenance schedule. Explain the
importance of getting the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet
stamped for each maintenance performed
Effective 1-19-2019-US
Version 1.1

 Explain AudieBay logo connect® CARE features (assistance and security
systems available without subscription for a limited time)
 Wi-Fi® hotspot capabilities and 4G LTE connectivity
 Explain the Nav-Data-Update process via over the air updates
and notifications
 Show how to manually set the clock, daylight savings time and
time zone
Orientation Drive
Vehicle Systems
 Idle start/stop efficiency system
 Electromechanical parking brake
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

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Client

Suspension

Driver Assistance (continued)

 Electronic Dampening control (AudieBay logo drive select) (if equipped)

AudieBay logo side assist with AudieBay logo pre sense® rear: Rear Cross Traffic
Alert & Vehicle exit warning (if equipped)

 Adaptive air suspension (if equipped)

 High-beam assistant (if equipped)
 Head-up display with navigation and assistance systems information (if equipped)

Driver Assistance
AudieBay logo advanced key - keyless start, stop and entry
 Explain the windshield wiper and washer functions

 Night vision assistant with pedestrian and large animal detection
(if equipped)

 Parking system plus with 3D top view camera system (360°
view, four cameras, front and rear acoustic sensors) (if
equipped)

Wrap up

 Parking system plus with rear view camera (front and rear
acoustic sensors)
Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
Adaptive cruise controleBay logo with stop & go (if equipped), which
includes the following:
 Adaptive Cruise Assist

End the orientation drive in the service write-up area
 Tour the service department and introduce the customer to the
Service Manager and Service Consultant
 Set up first service appointment
 Ask the customer if you can program the service department’s
phone number into their phone
 Ask the customer if they would like to have the AudieBay logo Technologist phone number added to their phone contacts: 1-855-750TECH (8324)

 Turn Assist
 Intersection Assistant
 Traffic Jam Assist
 Predictive Efficiency Assist
 Active lane assist with emergency assistant
 Traffic sign recognition
AudieBay logo pre sense® basic & city
AudieBay logo pre sense® 360 (includes pre sense® side)
AudieBay logo drive select

AudieBay logo Brand Specialist
I certify that all operations have been completed and this vehicle has been prepared in accordance with AudieBay logo Procedures and
Quality Standards.

AudieBay logo Brand Specialist Signature

Date

Would you like to schedule a New Vehicle Orientation?
 No

 Yes
Date

Time

By signing, I confirm all items in this checklist have been thoroughly reviewed with me and the statements below are true.
• Vehicle is clean and free of problems
• Received all keys and owner’s documentation
• Satisfied with features and controls explanations

Customer Signature
Effective 1-19-2019-US
Version 1.1

Date

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AudieBay logo Phone Box-Equipped Vehicles
Operation of the AudieBay logo Phone Box is subject to the following requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission:

This is a CONSUMER device.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your
wireless provider and have your provider’s consent. Most
wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some
providers may not consent to the use of this device on their
network. If you are unsure, contact your service provider.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and
cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be
installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested
by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or
may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device.

Make #

FKW

Model #

4M0 035 456 A

Serial #

FKW-_______________________________________________

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TSB/Document ID: 2019 A7 20190114

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MFR Communication Date: 2019-01-14

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