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Resetting the Inspection and Maintenance Warning 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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Today we will discover the steps on how to reset the service light for the regular maintenance of the engine oil change on the Volkswagen Polo. First, get in the vehicle and start pressing and holding the reset button located at the bottom right of the instrument panel; turn the key to the ON position, waiting for the maintenance key reset question to appear, as shown in the video.

At this point, release the right button and press the left one once, confirming and executing the reset of the maintenance light!


Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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