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A8 L/A8 PHEV/S8
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
 Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless
 Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test)
 Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to ensure control modules in transport mode are identified
 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

 Set spare tire pressure*

 Verify Audi phone box customer registration form is present
in vehicle and add the serial number from Elsa (if equipped).
See TSB 2051720

 Check battery clamps for proper torque*

 Perform any open campaigns*
 Perforn diagnostics work*

 Install front license plate carrier (if necessary)*
Exterior
 Check all key buttons and features*
 Check all doors for proper power closing*
 Inspect exterior for damage, dings, dents and surface
scratches. Report and repair any damage before delivery to
the customer
Lighting and Windshield
 Test exterior lighting functions
 Test windshield washers (and headlight washers). Correct
aim if necessary*
Trunk Inspection
 Verify trunk is operational
 Verify operation of emergency release handle
 Install wheel bolt cover removal tool from PDI kit into trunk
tool kit*
 Verify tool kit is installed securely in luggage compartment
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Interior
 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 (if equipped, otherwise, ignore
DTC B153813)
 Verify operation of heated/ventilated and massaging seats
(if equipped)*
 Verify operation of manual folding 2nd row
 Verify proper operation of climate control*
 Inspect operation of all power outlets*
 Check panoramic sunroof and sunshade operation*
 Verify operation of power rear and rear side sunshade operation
 Verify operation of front Passenger Occupant Detection
System
 Verify operation of heated surfaces (front/rear) (if
equipped)
Settings
 Verify operation of MMI® touch screens, upper and lower
 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*

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

 Verify Speech Dialog System is operating*
 Set “Music volume while parking” to medium*

Driver Assistance

 Set dealership location in navigation*

 Verify all cruise control functions

 Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped)*

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

Media / Radio / SAT

 Adaptive Cruise Assist

 Verify operation of aux. input (if equipped)

 Turn Assist

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

 Intersection Assistant

 Insert SD card and test function of all slots

 Traffic Jam Assist

 Program the presets to local stations

 Predictive Efficiency Assist

 Verify HD Radio is turned “off”*

 Active lane assist with emergency assistant

 Verify operation of Rear Seat Entertainment (if equipped)
On-Hoist Inspection
 Remove transport suspension blocks (follow ELSA instructions)
 Check underside of vehicle for fluid leaks and loose components
 Check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires and wheels
for damage

 Traffic sign recognition
 Verify Audi 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 assist
 Activate NAV and follow directions back to dealership

 Install wheel locks (if equipped)
 Install wheel bolt covers and center caps as supplied*

Post-Road Test Inspection

 Inspect wheel bolts for proper torque*

 Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button
LED will remain off

 Set and store tire pressures for either sold vehicle OR stock
inventory vehicle*
Driving Performance
 Check horn operation
 Verify hold and release of electronic parking brake
 Verify engine Start-Stop System functionality*
 Verify engine performance and acceleration*

 It may take up to 20 minutes for the emergency call system to activate (LED turns green) after flight/transport
mode deactivation
 The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the
emergency call function has not been successfully activated (LED lights up in green)
 Interrogate fault memory and upload diagnostic log to GFF
Paperless Server

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

 Check service interval and verify correct interval is displayed

 Test drive vehicle applying brakes several times

 Check all fluid levels and top off if necessary

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

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

 Check steering/tire alignment
 Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise. Repair any
squeaks, rattles or wind noises before delivery to the customer

 Check engine oil level*

 Apply 30 Day Inventory Maintenance Sticker**
 Install showroom charger to ensure battery remains
charged at all times**

 Calibrate rear view mirror*
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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 view for navigation (if equipped)*

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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Completion Date

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