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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 you can start, sit in the driver's seat of your Audi A3. Activate the instrument cluster by turning the key in the ignition without starting the engine. Then, pull the right button on the instrument cluster once. This will bring up the service screen on the multifunction display. Now, pull and hold the same button until the "Service" light turns off, completing the reset.

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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