How to Reset the Maintenance Light on Audi Q3?

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McStephanie
07/29/25 8:05am
Audi Q3 maintenance light reset method is: 1. Press and hold button a on the right side of the instrument panel, turn the ignition switch to ON; 2. When "service" appears on the LCD display, release button a; 3. Press button b on the left side of the instrument panel to reset and display "service in 10000 mi"; 4. Turn off the ignition switch. The Audi Q3 is a compact 5-door, 5-seat SUV with body dimensions of 4481mm in length, 1848mm in width, and 1616mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2680mm. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm.
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Alana
08/12/25 11:18am
I've been driving for almost ten years, and resetting the maintenance light on my Audi Q3 is really not difficult. The main steps are: first, turn off the car and sit steady, press and hold the small button labeled 0.0 under the dashboard, don't rush to release it. Then, turn the key to the ignition position without starting the engine, wait about 5-10 seconds, the maintenance indicator light will start flashing or the screen will prompt a reset message, at this point, release the button and it's done. If there's no response, check the owner's manual as there may be additional menu options. I reset it every time after an oil change to remind me of the next service time and to prevent engine carbon buildup or wear. In daily maintenance, regular checks of fluids and filters are also crucial, don't let small issues turn into big troubles, making the car run more smoothly.
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