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How to Reset the Tyre Warning Light on a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
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To reset the tyre warning light on your Volkswagen Polo, you need to perform a simple and quick manual reset procedure, which we will discover below. First, insert the key and turn on the instrument cluster. Then, ensure that all doors are properly closed. Next, move to the passenger glove compartment, open it, and locate the "Set" button. Finally, press and hold it for a few seconds and release it as soon as the tyre warning light stops flashing. The reset is now complete, and you can safely turn off the ignition.

Updated on 16 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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