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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Warning light – error code

In today's video, see how to reset the service light on a Volkswagen Polo. Turn on the ignition and press the left button on the instrument cluster. Keep pressing until you reach the oil life indicator. Now turn off the ignition without removing the key, hold down the right button on the instrument cluster for a few seconds, then turn the key and release it. When you turn the ignition back on, the oil life will have reset to 15,000 km. The service warning will reappear after this mileage or 12 months, whichever comes first.

Updated on 8 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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If you own an Opel Grandland X and want to know the steps to replace the cabin air filter, carefully read the following guide and follow the described steps. First, enter the vehicle and go to the passenger side. Then, locate the box containing the air filter in the lower side area of the dashboard. Remove the cover of the box and finally replace the old filter with the new one. Refit the cover, and you are done.

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