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How to Reset the Service Light on the Volkswagen Up?

Model: Volkswagen Up MK 1 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Service warning light

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From the dashboard of the Volkswagen Up, you can completely clear the Service light by inserting the ignition key and turning it to activate the dashboard. Before activating the ignition, press and hold the 0.0/SET button located on the right side of the dashboard for a few seconds.

A message will appear on the dashboard, which can be modified by pressing the four-arrow button: this way, you can confirm the reset of the inspection by navigating with the TRIP buttons on the lever to the right of the steering wheel and confirming with the OK button.

Once confirmed, the dashboard can be turned off.


Posted on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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