2009-2021 Audi Q5 SQ5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on March 19, 2021 by Nick
2009-2021 Audi Q5 SQ5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide – The Audi Q5 is a mid-sized SUV from the German car manufacturer Audi. This car is the second SUV of the brand after the Audi Q7.
The Audi Q5 was unveiled at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. The Q5 is using the Audi A4 platform. In 2012 Audi announced the SQ5, a sporty variant of the Q5 with a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine.
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2009-2021 Audi Q5 SQ5 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 Q5 or SQ5:
8R (2009-2017)
There are 2 ways to reset the TPMS on this first generation of the Audi Q5. Both through the infotainment display, only the menu system differentiates them. Here’s how to do it:
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
- 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
- Press the left control button to access the CAR SYSTEM menu
- Select SERVICE & CHECKS
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
80A (2018-2021)
Just like the previous model, you can reset the TPMS via the infotainment display, but this latest model (2019 2020 2021) uses a touchpad or a touchscreen. Here’s how to do it:
With Touchpad
Time needed: 7 minutes
In this second generation, you can reset the TPMS via the MMI display. Proceed as follows :
- 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 MENU button on the MMI controls to access the main menu
The button is located on the center console
- Go to CAR or VEHICLE menu
Use the MMI control button to scroll and select the menu
- Find and select SERVICE & CHECKS
Use the left control button to cycle the menu screen
- 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!
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 Q5 SQ5 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of Audi Q5 SQ5 (2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2009-2021 Audi Q5 SQ5 TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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