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How to Reset the Service Indicator on a Volkswagen Golf Mk6

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Warning light – error code

To reset the service indicator on a Volkswagen Golf Mk6, follow this procedure: first, insert the key into the ignition. Then, press and hold the set button while turning on the ignition. Wait five seconds, release the set button, and press the button located on the left side of the dashboard for four seconds. At this point, turn off and then turn on the ignition again, and start the engine to check that the reset has been completed successfully. This procedure is very simple and takes little time to perform, plus no special tools are required.

Updated on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Connect the Cables to the Battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

In this tutorial, you will see how to connect the cables to the battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, useful if you need to recharge it or perform an emergency start. First, ensure the key is not inserted, then open the bonnet and move to the front of the left headlamp. Next, locate the bolt just behind the filter box and connect the positive terminal clamp to it. Now you can connect the negative terminal to any point on the chassis, such as the indicated point. Once the operation is complete, ensure you disconnect the negative first and then the positive.

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