What is the method to reset the maintenance light on Chery A5?

[LaLaura]

Chery A5 maintenance light reset method is: 1. Turn off the ignition switch; 2. Simultaneously press and hold the two arrow buttons, then turn on the ignition switch; 3. After 3 seconds, release the two arrow buttons; 4. The maintenance menu will appear, asking if you want to reset; 5. Press and hold the SET button for more than 3 seconds; 6. Press the MODE button; 7. Turn off the ignition switch to complete the reset. Taking the 2019 Chery A5 as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of: length 4552mm, width 1750mm, height 1483mm, wheelbase 2600mm, minimum ground clearance 147mm, and curb weight 1285kg.

[KingstonLynn]

Hey, I just helped my neighbor reset the maintenance light on his Chery A5 last month! The steps are actually quite simple: First, sit in the car without starting the engine, just turn the ignition to the position where the dashboard lights up fully (that is, turn the key to the ON position). Then, locate the small cylindrical button on the right side of the dashboard, press and hold it firmly for more than 15 seconds while watching the wrench icon—it will flash a few times and then disappear completely. Finally, turn off the ignition and restart the car, and the light won’t come back on. This design is quite thoughtful, reminding you to change the oil every 5,000 kilometers, but after resetting, don’t forget to go for regular maintenance on time!

[DeRuth]

Our auto repair shop has handled numerous A5 maintenance light resets. There are two key points: you must ensure the vehicle is powered on without starting the engine, and hold down the trip reset button at the lower right corner of the instrument panel. Keep your finger firmly pressed on the button for a full 15 seconds—you'll see the indicator light change from steady illumination to blinking before turning off. If the reset fails, it might be due to not operating within 30 seconds after power-on or poor button contact. Some owners cut corners by severing the instrument panel wiring, which can actually cause short-circuit faults—it's far better to follow the standard procedure properly.

[McBrandon]

Last year when I was driving the A5, I researched this. After turning on the ignition, immediately press and hold the trip reset button while silently counting to 15 seconds. The maintenance light will disappear as if by magic. After resetting, remember to turn the key back to OFF and then start the car to test the effect. If it keeps reappearing, it might be because the mechanic didn't reset it after the last service, or there's a glitch in the car's computer program. Be careful not to press other buttons when handling it yourself, especially in older cars where plastic parts are brittle and can easily snap if forced too hard.

[DelBradley]

When my friend's car computer displayed a maintenance reminder, I taught him this procedure: First, power on the vehicle to let the dashboard complete its self-check. Then, use the right thumb to press and hold the small black button on the right side of the dashboard. Maintain the pressure until the maintenance light turns off, which takes about 10-15 seconds. Upon success, there's a little surprise—the odometer automatically resets to zero and starts counting anew. This reset operation essentially informs the car's computer that maintenance has been completed, ensuring the next reminder will appear precisely after 5,000 kilometers. Note that this must be completed within 60 seconds after powering on to be effective.

[McJace]

Sharing from someone who has done this three times: First, get the car into the power-on state (just the dashboard backlight is enough), then immediately press and hold the odometer button. Don't let go! After about 12 seconds, the wrench icon will flash three times and then disappear. Two key reminders: Make sure the vehicle is completely stationary; for some model years, you need to cycle the ignition three times in a row for it to be successful. If the light comes back on within 500 km after resetting, it might be because the last service wasn't reset properly or an abnormal oil pressure was detected, in which case you should take it to a repair shop for inspection.