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How to reset the Service light on a Volkswagen Golf 6?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Service warning light

To reset the Service light on a Volkswagen Golf 6, you need to turn on the instrument panel to access the menu on the display: scroll right using the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel until you find the "SETTINGS" option. Then, scroll down to select "Service interval" and subsequently "Reset". Selecting these options will display a confirmation message, where you need to confirm the reset by pressing the OK button; once the operation is complete, you can check that the light has been fully reset.

Updated on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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