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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: Service warning light

If you own a Volkswagen Polo Mk2 and want to know how to correctly reset the service light, this guide is just what you need. First, ensure your car is completely off, then locate the button beneath the speedometer and hold it down while inserting the key and turning on the ignition. After that, release the button and turn it clockwise to complete the reset of the light. Finally, switch off and then on the ignition to check that the process was successful.

Updated on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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