How To Reset Audi A6 S6 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2008-2021)
Last Updated on March 19, 2021 by Nick
How To Reset Audi A6 S6 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2008-2021) – The Audi A6 is an upper-middle-class model from German car manufacturer Audi. The A6 is available as a sedan (Limousine) and as a station wagon (Avant).
There is also an off-road version based on the A6 Avant, the Audi Allroad Quattro. The A6 has the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series as its main competitors.
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How To Reset Audi A6 S6 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2008-2021)
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 A6 S6:
2008-2018 Models (C6 C7)
There are 2 ways to reset TPMS on the fourth generation of the Audi A6 S6. 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 SYSTEM
- 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 or SERVICE & CONTROL
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
2019-2021 Models (C8)
Time needed: 7 minutes
Just like the previous model, you can reset the TPMS via the infotainment display, but this latest model (2019 2020 2021) uses a touchscreen. Here’s how to do it:
- 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.
- From the Home screen, tap the VEHICLE menu on the MMI display
The MMI display is located on the center console
- Select SETTINGS & SERVICE
Several menu options will appear
- Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
A message will appear on the display
- Select STORE TIRE PRESSURE
A confirmation message will appears on the screen
- Select YES to execute the TPMS reset
Done!
These instructions are based on the Audi A6 S6 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the third, fourth, and fifth generations of Audi A6 S6 (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Audi A6 S6 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2008-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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