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How to Reset the Maintenance and Service Warning on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Service warning light

In a few simple steps, we will see how to reset the service and maintenance warning light for the oil change on the Volkswagen Golf. First, get into the vehicle and start pressing and holding the button located at the bottom right of the instrument cluster; turn the ignition on by turning the key to position one, wait about five seconds, and check that the maintenance key appears, as shown in the video. At this point, release the button and press the left one once, confirming and thus executing the reset of the service light!

Posted on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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