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How to Reset the "Service" Light on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Service warning light

Before starting, sit in the driver's seat of your Audi A3. First, activate the instrument cluster by turning the key in the ignition switch. Then, pull the button located below the speedometer. This will take you to the maintenance screen. Next, pull the button again. Hold it until the "Service" light on your Audi A3 disappears. Once this step is complete, you can release the button, and you will have completed the reset.

Updated on 21 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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