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How to Perform a Hard Reset of the Infotainment System in the Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 8, MK 8, Golf Viii - Years 2019-2026
Part: Warning light – error code

In this tutorial, you will see how to perform a hard reset of the Infotainment system in the Volkswagen Golf 8. This simple and quick operation is very useful if the system shows signs of malfunction, such as continuous freezing, or in case of accidental activation of unwanted settings. To proceed with the reset, press and hold the power button of the system, located in the bottom left corner, for 10 seconds. Once the display has turned off, wait for a complete reboot, which may take about a minute.

Updated on 16 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Replace the Cabin Filter on the Opel Grandland X

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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