Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 04

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 04

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. See Fig 1. 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.
Fig 1: Identifying SRI Reset Button
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