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How to top up AdBlue and reset the warning light on the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: AdBlue warning light

This guide shows how to top up AdBlue and reset the warning that appears on the instrument panel of the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. First, open the fuel flap and unscrew the AdBlue cap; when the warning light comes on, insert a 10-litre can of AdBlue as shown in the video. Next, get into the vehicle and turn on the ignition; wait for the system to detect the new AdBlue level, which will reset the warning. Use diagnostic software if the warning does not reset automatically.

Updated on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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