Oil Reset, Oil Light Reset, Oil Life, Reset Maintenance Light
Complete instructions on how to reset the oil service engine indicator of most car brands without the use of an additional computer
Audi A3 (2003-2009)
For Fixed Interval servicing, you can use the following procedure:
Start with the ignition turned ON (position 2), but with the engine OFF
Pull out and hold the button on the right side of the display until “SERVICE” appears on the display
Release the button on the right, then within 5 seconds pull the button out and hold it again
Release the button when the display shows “- – -” or “SERVICE IN xxxx Miles / Kilometres, xxxx days”
Turn off the ignition
Citroen – most models
Start with the Ignition turned OFF
Press and hold the Trip Reset button on the instrument cluster
Turn the Ingition ON (position 2)
The service display should count down from 10 to 0 until reset
Release the Trip Reset and turn the Ignition OFF
Turn the Ignition ON (position 2) but do not start the engine
Within 100 seconds of turning the key, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it down
While still holding down the accelerator, press and release the brake pedal twice, then press it a 3rd time and hold it down
Release both pedals
Within around 10 seconds, the Oil Service warning light should turn off
Immediately Turn Ignition OFF, then within 3 seconds turn it back ON (position 2)
Turn Ignition back OFF to complete
The service light on these vehicles is usually a spanner / wrench symbol. To reset that indicator:
Turn the Ignition ON (position 2) but do not start the engine
(On cars with keycard ignition, insert the card, then press and hold the start button for 5 seconds to turn on the dash cluster)
Press the button on the end of the wiper stalk repeatedly until the spanner symbol and miles to service appears on the display
(Some models have 2 buttons, which cycle through the options in opposite directions – either button can be used in this case)
Press and hold the button
The display will now change to the new service interval and start flashing
Keep holding the button until the display stops flashing
Release the button