How to reset the maintenance light on Audi Q5?
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Audi Q5 maintenance light reset method: 1. Turn on the ignition switch, hold down the reset button 5, then turn off the ignition switch; 2. Continue holding the reset button 5 until the clock and mileage on the instrument panel completely disappear, then release the button; 3. Press and hold the reset button 5 again, then turn the ignition switch back on; 4. At this point, the maintenance reminder on the instrument panel will flash. Keep holding the reset button 5 without releasing it until the maintenance reminder stops flashing, then release the button. The Audi Q5 is a mid-size SUV under FAW-Volkswagen Audi, with body dimensions of 4753mm in length, 1893mm in width, 1659mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2908mm.
I know this, just reset the service light on my old Q5 last week. If you have an older model, don't start the engine yet. Hold down the button next to the little wrench icon on the dashboard, then turn the key to the ignition-on position. The service menu will pop up on the instrument cluster - release the button and press it once more to complete the reset.
For newer models with virtual cockpit, it's different: after starting, press the VIEW button to enter the menu, navigate to 'Vehicle Settings' - 'Service Intervals' and follow prompts to reset. Remember to turn off the engine and wait a few seconds before restarting to verify success - I once encountered an incomplete reset because the button wasn't held long enough.
Always maintain proper service records though, simply resetting the light without changing oil will damage your engine.
The most reliable way to reset the maintenance light on an Audi Q5 is by using a diagnostic computer. In our shop, we handle several units daily. First, connect the OBD interface to the diagnostic tool, navigate to 'Special Functions' - 'Maintenance Interval Reset', and select the corresponding model year to clear it directly. The newer Q5L with an electronic platform is even simpler; it takes just two minutes with the ODIS software. For manual reset, special attention is required: for older models, do not press the brake pedal while holding the instrument cluster button, and for newer models, remember to turn off the auto start-stop when selecting with the steering wheel. Previously, some owners encountered fault codes on the dashboard after resetting, mostly caused by voltage fluctuations due to not turning off the air conditioning blower during the operation.
