2009-2021 Audi A5 S5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on March 19, 2021 by Nick
2009-2021 Audi A5 S5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide – The Audi A5 is a mid-range from the German car manufacturer Audi. The A5 was presented in 2007 based on the fourth-generation Audi A4.
The A5 was designed by Walter DaSilva based on the Audi Nuvolari Quattro concept car. The coupé is on the new B8 MLB platform, which the Audi A4 B8 also uses. The A4 also has about the same design style as the A5, and the basis of the A4 is also technically the same.
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2009-2021 Audi A5 S5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide
You have to reset the specified pressures whenever you adjust tire pressures, change a tire, or get it rotated in order for the TPMS to operate appropriately. Depending on your vehicle model year, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS on Audi A5 S5:
2009-2017 Models
There are 2 ways to reset TPMS on the fourth generation of the Audi A5 S5. These two ways are through the infotainment display but are different in the system menu.
With Infotainment Display 1
- Make sure you have adjusted the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the CAR button on the center console
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
- Select STORE NOW
With Infotainment Display 2
Time needed: 7 minutes
Like the previous model, you can reset the TPMS via a multimedia (MMI) display. Proceed as follows :
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
Make sure your vehicle is in a safe place
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard on the door panel
The cold tire is a tire that is not driven more than 3 hours
- Turn ignition switch to ON position but do not start the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START-STOP ENGINE button once without touching the brake pedal.
- Press the CAR button
The button is located on the center console
- Go to CAR SYSTEM or SYSTEM
Press the left control button to access the menu
- Select SERVICE & CHECKS
Use the MMI control button to enter the menu
- Scroll down and select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
A message will appears on the display
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
A confirmation message will appears on the screen
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
Done!
2018-2021 Models
Just like the previous model, you can reset the TPMS via the infotainment display, but this latest model (2019 2020 2021) uses a touchscreen or touchpad. Here’s how to do it:
With MMI Control
- Make sure you have adjusted the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the MENU button on the center console
- Go to the CAR or VEHICLE menu by using the dial button
- Find and select SERVICE & CHECKS by using the left control button
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
With Touchscreen
- Make sure you have adjusted the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn ignition switch to ON position but do not start the engine
- From the Home screen, tap the VEHICLE or CAR menu on the MMI display
- Select SETTINGS & SERVICE
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
These instructions are based on the Audi A5 S5 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of Audi A5 S5 (2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2009-2021 Audi A5 S5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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