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How to reset the service and maintenance light on the Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Service warning light

We will briefly discover the instructions that will allow us to reset the service and routine maintenance light on the Volkswagen Golf. First, get inside the cabin and start pressing and holding the button located at the bottom right of the instrument panel; turn on the ignition by turning the key to position one, then after a few seconds, release the button and press the left one once, as shown in the video. At this point, you will have successfully reset the warning light and maintenance message from the instrument panel.

Posted on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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