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Activating Oil Level Check from Audi Q5 2011 Onboard Computer

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Among the various options of the MMI system available on many Audi and Volkswagen models, you can activate the engine oil level check: press the ignition button without starting the engine to turn on the dashboard, then simultaneously press the CAR and SETUP buttons to enter the menu.

Select 'Car', then 'Carextdevicelist', and activate the oil level gauge command.

Move the cursor in the car menu operation to level 5. Exit the menu by pressing the CAR and RETURN buttons, and restart the MMI system by simultaneously pressing the SETUP button and the joystick to enable the function.


Updated on 19 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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