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Resetting the Maintenance 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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This guide provides instructions for resetting the ordinary maintenance (service) light on the Volkswagen Polo. First, get in the vehicle and press and hold the "set" button located at the bottom right of the instrument panel; turn the key to position one to power on the dashboard, wait a few seconds, then release the button and press the left button once, as shown in the video.

This will correctly reset the light and maintenance key on the instrument display!


Posted on 29 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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