2021 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7 Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist

New vehicle delivery is a critical step in ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. For the 2021 Audi A7, A7 PHEV, S7, and RS 7 models, Audi provides a detailed Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) checklist to guide technicians through a thorough examination of the vehicle. This comprehensive inspection ensures that all systems are operational, any transport components are removed, and the vehicle meets Audi's stringent quality standards before it reaches the customer. This document serves as the official Audi A7 PDI checklist for these models.

Key Reminders for Technicians

The PDI process includes several crucial reminders for technicians to ensure a complete and accurate inspection:

• 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, and the session completed and sent to GFF Paperless.
• The 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 an asterisk (*), refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information.
• For items marked with a double asterisk (**), follow instructions for stock inventory vehicles.

Important Warnings for Owners

Owners of new 2021 Audi A7, A7 PHEV, S7, or RS 7 vehicles should be aware of critical checks performed during the PDI that directly impact safety and functionality:

• Emergency Call System: "The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated (LED lights up in green)." This is a crucial safety feature, and its proper activation is mandatory before delivery.
• Audi Phone Box: If your vehicle is equipped with an Audi Phone Box, its operation is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. "BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider's consent." Additionally, "You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer." and "You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider." A significant warning states: "WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device."

Audi Phone Box Details and FCC Requirements

The Audi Phone Box, identified by FCC ID FKW, is a consumer device designed to enhance cellular signal within the vehicle. For proper and legal operation, owners must register this device with their wireless provider and obtain consent. The system incorporates features to prevent harmful interference to wireless networks, including anti-oscillation, adaptive gain control, and uplink inactivity shutdown. Technicians are instructed to verify the Audi phone box customer registration form is present and to add the serial number, FCC ID, and Model from Elsa, referencing TSB 2051720 for guidance.

Pre-Delivery Inspection Categories

The Audi A7 PDI checklist is divided into several categories, ensuring every aspect of the vehicle is thoroughly checked:

Vehicle Preparation

This section covers initial setup, including checking for open campaigns and updates via Elsa, verifying Audi phone box customer registration (referencing TSB 2051720), performing any open campaigns and diagnostics work, and installing the front license plate carrier if needed.

Exterior and Lighting

Technicians inspect all key buttons and features, power closing of doors, and the exterior for any damage, dings, dents, or scratches. Exterior lighting functions are tested, along with windshield washers and headlight washers.

Trunk and Interior

Checks in the trunk include verifying operational status, installing the wheel bolt cover removal tool, securing the tool kit, and setting spare tire pressure. Interior inspections cover seat belts, window/lock/seat controls, mirrors, interior lights, and the operation of heated/ventilated/massaging seats. For the heated steering wheel, technicians are instructed to "ignore DTC B153813" if the vehicle is not equipped with this feature.

Infotainment and Settings

This section ensures proper functionality of the MMI® touch screens, setting time source to "GPS" and auto daylight savings, verifying language and measurement units, and confirming Speech Dialog System operation. Media checks include USB ports, aux. input, CD/DVD player, SD card slot, radio presets, HD Radio status, and SiriusXM activation.

On-Hoist Inspection

With the vehicle on a hoist, technicians remove transport suspension blocks (especially for sport suspension 1BE), remove locking elements on front axle suspension struts, and check steering, boots, brake system, hoses, tires, wheels, and the underside for fluid leaks and loose components. Wheel locks, bolt covers, center caps, and proper wheel bolt torque are also verified, and tire pressures are set.

Driving Performance and Driver Assistance

A road test is conducted to check horn operation, electronic parking brake, engine Start-Stop System, engine performance, transmission operation (including shift paddles), and adaptive air suspension. Driver assistance systems such as cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Turn Assist, Intersection Assistant, Traffic Jam Assist, Predictive Efficiency Assist, Active lane assist, Traffic sign recognition, Audi side assist, Pre sense® rear, night vision camera, parking system, Head-up display, and High-beam assistant are all verified.

Post-Road Test and Audi connect®

After the road test, technicians perform final checks, including engine oil and fluid levels, ensuring the yellow tire pressure tag is installed, and applying a 30 Day Inventory Maintenance Sticker. For Audi connect® (USA ONLY), technicians turn on the Wi-Fi® hotspot, check its visibility, and enable satellite map view for navigation. A critical step is verifying the SOS button is green and the Roadside assistance button LED is off, indicating the emergency call system is successfully activated. The document explicitly states that the vehicle must not be delivered if this function is not active. Fault memory is interrogated, and a diagnostic log is uploaded to GFF Paperless Server, and the service interval is verified.

This comprehensive 2021 Audi A7 PDI checklist ensures that every new Audi A7, A7 PHEV, S7, and RS 7 vehicle is delivered in optimal condition, meeting all safety and performance expectations.

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Source: NHTSA ID 10180056