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How to reset the service light on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Service warning light

Today we will see how to reset the service light for the regular maintenance of the engine oil change for the Volkswagen Golf. First, we get into the car and start pressing and holding the reset button found on the instrument panel; turn on the ignition and wait for the maintenance key message to appear on the display, as shown in the video. At this point, release the button and press it again once, confirming and performing the maintenance key reset; this way we will have completed the service warning reset from the instrument panel!

Posted on 5 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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