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How to Reset the Service Light on the Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Service warning light

Discover the procedure to reset the service warning light for the routine maintenance oil change on the Volkswagen Polo. First, get in the vehicle and start pressing the "set" button found on the instrument cluster, holding it down; then turn on the ignition and release the button, pressing it again just once. At this point, turn off the instrument cluster and then start the engine, checking that the maintenance light has been correctly reset; it is also possible to reset the light using a diagnostic tool.

Updated on 7 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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