How to reset the maintenance light on an Audi Q3?
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Audi Q3 maintenance light reset method is: 1. Find the vehicle option in the main menu interface; 2. Click on settings and services; 3. Select maintenance interval; 4. Reset the oil change interval. Taking the 2020 Audi Q3 as an example, it belongs to the compact SUV category with body dimensions of: length 4481mm, width 1848mm, height 1616mm, wheelbase 2680mm, fuel tank capacity 60L, and luggage compartment volume 450L. The 2020 Audi Q3 is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering maximum power of 150PS (110kW) and peak torque of 250Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I just reset the maintenance light on my Audi Q3 and want to share my practical experience. The steps are actually quite simple: First, turn off and shut down the car completely. Then press and hold the small button marked 0.0 on the instrument panel without releasing it. While keeping it pressed, turn the ignition key to power on (but don't start the engine). The instrument panel will then display a reset maintenance reminder prompt - only then can you release the button. Finally, quickly press the 0.0 button once to confirm the reset, turn off the power and wait a few seconds to complete the process. Note that the button position may vary for different model years of Q3 - mine was located at the lower left corner of the tachometer. If the light remains on after operation, it might be because maintenance data wasn't entered into the system, requiring a computer reset at the dealership. Remember not to reset the indicator light randomly before the next scheduled maintenance period, or you might miss the proper maintenance timing.
It's quite annoying that the maintenance light keeps coming on, but I've figured out a simple method myself. The specific steps are: first, completely power off and park the car, then press and hold the reset button while turning on the ignition. Wait for the dashboard prompt to appear, then press the button once more to confirm. The key is to time the button press correctly—you must hold it down before turning on the ignition. Once, I was too hasty and started pressing after turning on the ignition, and no matter what I did, it wouldn't work. Later, after several attempts, I discovered that at the moment of ignition, all the dashboard backlights will light up, and that's when you can see the reset prompt. The whole process takes just two minutes, much more convenient than making a special trip to the dealership. This indicator light is actually quite smart—it recalculates the next reminder time based on your actual driving mileage.
Actually, resetting the maintenance light on an Audi Q3 is super easy. Here's the most reliable procedure: Make sure the car is turned off, then press and hold the 0.0 button on the lower right corner of the instrument panel (in front of the steering wheel) for more than 5 seconds. Next, with your other hand, turn the key to the ignition-on position but don't start the engine. Keep watching the instrument panel until the reset prompt appears, then release the button. Finally, lightly press the 0.0 button once to confirm, and turn off the power. I've tested this method on both 2020 and 2023 Q3 models, and it works perfectly. Also, a friendly reminder: if your car is still under warranty, it's not recommended to perform this operation yourself, as some dealerships may record in their system whether maintenance was performed properly.
