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How to reset the service light on the Lada Niva.

Model: Lada Niva Vaz2131, Vaz2121 - Years 1977-2019
Part: Service warning light

The reset of the service light on Lada Niva vehicles is performed by pressing the TRIP A button to display the kilometers; by holding down the button, we will see the kilometers for the current service. To update and reset the light, it is necessary to press the OK button and the call start button simultaneously, which will take us to the service menu; we select the assistance option and then the Full Service option. By pressing the reset option for a few seconds, we will update the kilometers for the next car service. If the reset is not successful, it will be necessary to go to a workshop for a computerized diagnosis.

Posted on 9 December 2025 by ScegliAuto

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