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How to reset the service light on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 8, Golf 8, Golf Viii - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Service warning light

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Today, we will discover the instructions that will allow you to reset the service light for the regular maintenance oil change on the Volkswagen Golf. First, get into the vehicle and turn on the ignition; using the controls on the steering wheel, navigate to the vehicle settings, then go to the service menu, as shown in the video.

At this point, confirm and execute the reset of the maintenance interval, thus clearing the light and the service message from the instrument cluster display; finally, exit the service settings.


Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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