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NHTSA ID Number: 10159347

Manufacturer Communication Number: 19A7TECHREPORT

TSB/Document Date: 2019-05-06


Summary

Vehicle Preparation Section: ADDED: "Verify AudieBay logo Phone Box Customer Registration form is present in car and fill out 'Serial Number' field. Check Elsa 'Vehicle Information' Section or location sticker on car. See TSB 2051720 Interior Section: ADDED:'Check heated steering wheel (if equipped, otherwise, ignore DTC B153813) On-Hoist Section: ADDED: "For vehicles with sport suspension 1BE: Ensure transport blocks under dust boot are removed" to "Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction)" ADDED: "Remove locking elements on front axle suspension struts (For vehicles with sport suspension 1BE)*"


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TSB/Document ID: 19A7TECHREPORT

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2019-04-29

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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2019

A7
AudieBay logo 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 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) 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

 Place one PR Number Label in the Warranty and Maintenance Book inside front cover and one on the Rear Panel Sill
Frame under the luggage compartment floor, if not already
there*

 Verify AudieBay logo Phone Box Customer Registration form is present in car and fill out “Serial Number” field. Check Elsa
“Vehicle Information” Section or location sticker on car.
See TSB 2051720
 Perform any open campaigns*
 Perform diagnostics work*

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*

 Check all doors for proper power closing (if equipped)*

 Verify operation of all interior lights

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

 Check heated steering wheel (if equipped, otherwise, ignore
DTC B153813)

Lighting and Windshield

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

 Test exterior lighting functions

 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row

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

 Verify proper operation of climate control*

 Install wiper blades

 Check sunroof and sunshade operation*

Trunk Inspection

 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System

 Verify trunk is operational
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment
 Set spare tire pressure (if equipped)*
 Check battery clamps for proper torque*
Effective 4-29-2019-US
Version 1.4

 Inspect operation of all power outlets*

 Verify operation of rear side manual sunshades (if equipped)
 Verify operation of power rear sunshade (if equipped)
Settings
 Verify operation of MMI® touch screens, upper and lower
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 1

2019

A7
AudieBay logo Pre-Delivery Inspection
Settings (continued)

Driving Performance (continued)

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

 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake

 Verify and set language and measurement units*
 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*
 Set “Music volume while parking” to medium*
 Set dealership location in navigation*
 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*
Media / Radio / SAT
 Verify operation of all USB ports
 Verify operation of aux. input
 Verify operation of CD/DVD player (if equipped)

 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 Verify engine performance and acceleration*
 Verify transmission operation, including shift paddles
 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times*
 Check adaptive air suspension in all positions (if equipped)
 Verify rear spoiler functionality (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

 Insert SD card and test function of slot

Driver Assistance

 Program the presets to local stations

 Verify all cruise control functions

 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*

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

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

 Adaptive Cruise Assist
 Turn Assist

AudieBay logo connect® (USA ONLY)

 Intersection Assistant

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

 Traffic Jam Assist

 Check Wi-Fi® hotspot visibility. No data available at PDI due
to dealer demo mode (if equipped)*

 Predictive Efficiency Assist

 Enable satellite map for navigation (if equipped)*
On-Hoist Inspection
 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instruction).
For vehicles with sport suspension 1BE: Ensure transport
blocks under dust boot are removed
 Remove locking elements on front axle suspension struts
(For vehicles with sport suspension 1BE)*

 Active lane assist with emergency assistant
 Traffic sign recognition
 Verify AudieBay logo side assist functionality Pre sense® rear (if
equipped)
 Verify operation of night vision camera (if equipped)
 Verify operation of parking system*
 Verify all vehicle Head-up display functionality (if equipped)*
 Verify operation of High-beam assistant (if equipped)

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

 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership

 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components

Post-Road Test Inspection

 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
Effective 4-29-2019-US
Version 1.4

 Interrogate fault memory and upload diagnostic log to GFF
Paperless Server
 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 30 Day Inventory Maintenance Sticker**
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 2

2019

A7
AudieBay logo Pre-Delivery Inspection
Post-Road Test Inspection (continued)
 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 4-29-2019-US
Version 1.4

Last 8 of VIN

Completion Date

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) | 3

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