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How to Reset the Oil Light on the Volkswagen Polo 9N

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

This brief tutorial shows how to reset the maintenance interval light on a Volkswagen Polo model 9N, produced from 2001 to 2009. The first step is to press and hold the button under the odometer, then insert the key into the vehicle and turn it to the first position to activate the instrument cluster while keeping the button pressed. Once the vehicle check is complete, release the button and then turn it to the right to reset the maintenance light. Finally, turn off and restart the vehicle to verify the reset.

Updated on 6 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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