Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures: Maintenance Audi A6 C7

OXYGEN SENSOR WARNING LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Every 30,000 miles an oxygen sensor service reminder light in dash will illuminate. This indicates emissions system should be checked and oxygen sensor should be replaced.

1. To reset counter, remove 2 upper and/or 2 lower instrument cluster cover screws.
2. Pull cover toward steering wheel.
3. Lift upper instrument cluster cover off of cluster.
4. Break off square plastic switch cover at top center near imprinted OXS. see scheme 1
5. Using a screwdriver, push switch to reset light. On some models, remove instrument cluster if necessary to access switch.
6. To turn off reminder light on all models except Coupe GT with electronic dash: Trace speedometer cable to reset box (in-line with cable). see scheme 1 Press White button on box. Turn ignition on, and ensure indicator is out.

OXYGEN SENSOR WARNING LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Every 60,000 miles an oxygen sensor service reminder light in dash will illuminate. This indicates emissions system should be checked and oxygen sensor should be replaced.

1. To reset counter, lift rear seat and push button marked OXS on reset box.
2. Turn ignition on, and ensure indicator is out.
3. To turn off reminder light on all models except Coupe GT with electronic dash: Trace speedometer cable to reset box (in-line with cable). see scheme 1 Press White button on box. Turn ignition on, and ensure indicator is out.

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY

Note. To determine appropriate reset procedure, refer to SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET PROCEDURE INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a service reminder indicator or a service interval display.

Note. DO NOT reset display between required service intervals, otherwise service interval will be incorrect. Service display information will remain intact even when battery is disconnected.

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET PROCEDURE INDEX

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Note. Factory scan tool, VAG 1551/1552 or VAS 5051, is required to reset service reminder indicator.

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 2

1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press odometer and instrument cluster reset buttons while switching ignition on. (Scheme 1) Trip recorder display (3) will read "service OIL".
3. Release buttons.
4. Pull clock adjuster button (1) on instrument cluster and hold for approximately 2 seconds. This resets "service OIL" display.
5. Press trip recorder reset button again to advance to next type of service.
6. Release button. Trip recorder display will read "service INSP".
7. Pull clock adjuster button on instrument cluster and hold for approximately 2 seconds. This resets "service INSP" display.
8. Switch ignition off.

Scheme 1

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 3

Factory scan tool, VAG 1551, can be used to reset SRI or perform the following

1. Turn ignition off.
2. Press reset button for trip recorder (2) in instrument cluster and switch ignition on at same time. (Scheme 1) "Service OIL" will appear on trip recorder display (3).
3. Pull out clock adjuster knob(1) in instrument cluster and hold in position until message "Service OIL" is cancelled. Trip recorder display will now read "Service - - - ".
4. Press trip recorder reset button again to call up next service message. The message "Service INSP" will appear on trip recorder display.
5. Pull out clock adjuster knob in instrument cluster and hold in position until message "Service INSP" is cancelled. Trip recorder display will now read "Service - - -".
6. Turn ignition off.

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 4

To display remaining distance to service, with ignition on, press button (marked with wrench symbol) on right side of instrument cluster. A function test can be performed with the engine idling or when vehicle speed has reached at least 3 MPH. If there is a priority 1 malfunction (Red symbol), distance remaining will not display. Distance remaining will be updated every 310 miles.

On a new vehicles or immediately after a service has been performed, a "SERVICE IN ---- MI (KM) --- DAYS" message will be displayed for the first 310 miles. As soon as less than 1200 miles of driving are left before the next service is due, a "SERVICE IN 1,200 MI (2,000 KM) --- DAYS" message will be displayed when ignition switch is turned to ON position. The display will return to normal after 5 seconds. If service is due immediately, a "SERVICE!" message will be displayed when ignition switch is turned to ON position. Display will return to normal after 5 seconds. To reset interval display after performing required service, perform the following

Note. Service reminder can be reset manually or by using VAS 5051 factory scan tool. If resetting without VAS 5051, the service is automatically set to a fixed interval 9942 miles (16 000 km).

1. Turn ignition off.
2. Press button (1) on right side of instrument cluster and turn ignition switch to ON position. (Scheme 2) Either "SERVICE IN ---- MI (KM)" or "SERVICE!" message will be displayed.
3. Press reset button (2) on right side of instrument cluster until the following message "SERVICE IN ---- MILES --- DAYS" and "SERVICE!" is displayed. Display will return to normal after 5 seconds.

Scheme 2

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 5

To display remaining distance to service, turn ignition on. Press button on left side of instrument cluster display (lower right side of tachometer). A system function test can be performed with the engine idling or when vehicle speed has reached at least 3 MPH. If there is a priority "1" malfunction (Red symbol), distance remaining will not display. If service is needed soon, "SERVICE IN 1200 MLS" will be displayed. If service is now due, "SERVICE!" will appear. The display will return to normal after 5 seconds. To reset interval display after performing required service

1. Turn ignition off.
2. Turn ignition on while pressing trip recorder reset button (3). (Scheme 3) "SERVICE!" will appear in the display (2).
3. Press button on left side of instrument cluster display (1) until "SERVICE!" is cleared from the display. Display should now show next service event required. If there is a defect in the instrument cluster, dEF will appear in the trip odometer display area continuously. Vehicle must be serviced.

Scheme 3

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 6

1. Ensure ignition is off.
2. Press in the wrench button on instrument cluster, and at the same time rotate the ignition key forward (without starting).
3. While still pressing the "wrench" button in, press the "0,0" button and hold until the "SERVICE!" notification clears (about 2-3 seconds). "Service!" Indicator Reset Procedure/Service Indicator Reset Complete

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 7

To reset service reminder: Using CAR button on radio, select "Service interval display" (or Sevicing & Checks), then select "Reset oil change interval".

Service Interval Display Reset

Follow these steps in sequential order

1. Connect the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS).
2. Select "Guided Functions".
3. Select "Service Work".
4. Now follow guided program.

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 9

Note. If the service display is reset manually via the instrument cluster, it automatically sets itself to fixed interval.

1. Switch ignition on.
2. With button (1) pressed, the message "SERVICE" appears.
3. Pull the knob one more time within 5 seconds until "SERVICE IN .... KM... DAYS" appears.
4. Service has been reset.

Scheme 4

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 10

To reset service reminder: Using CAR button on radio, select "Car Systems" control button, select "Servicing & Checks", select "Service interval display", then select "Reset oil change interval".

SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR/SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY RESET - PROCEDURE 11

To reset service reminder: Using CAR button on radio, select "Systems", select "Service interval display", then select "Reset oil change interval".

Or

To reset service reminder: Using CAR button on radio, select "Car Systems" control button, select "Servicing & Checks", select "Service interval display", then select "Reset oil change interval".