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How to reset the service light on the Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Service warning light

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The service light reset on a Volkswagen Polo vehicle must be done after performing the operation related to the car service. To perform the reset operations, we must follow some simple steps.

Turn on the instrument panel and press the menu button on the instrument panel to access the settings. Select the "maintenance" option and hold down the SET button until the reset is complete.

When the light stops flashing, return to the main menu and complete the reset procedure by restarting the instrument panel. If the reset is not successful, it will be necessary to go to an authorized workshop to perform a computerized diagnosis to recognize and solve the problem related to the failed reset.


Posted on 1 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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