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How to Reset the Oil Warning Light on a Volkswagen Polo 3

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK III, Polo III, Polo 3, MK 3, 6N - Years 1994-2003
Part: Service warning light

In this short tutorial, you will see how to reset the maintenance light related to engine oil life on a third-generation Volkswagen Polo, produced from 1994 to 2003. First, with the vehicle turned off, press and hold the "trip" button under the speedometer for ten seconds. Once done, turn on the instrument cluster without starting the engine and keep the button pressed for another ten seconds until the service inspection message disappears from the display, then release the button to complete the reset.

Updated on 19 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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