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How to Reset the Service Light on a VW Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B6, 3C - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Service warning light

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If the SERVICE light illuminates on the instrument cluster display, it means it's time for maintenance; once you have changed the oil and the relevant filter, resetting the SERVICE warning light is done manually without the aid of any diagnostic tool; - switch off the engine; - press and hold the button with the spanner symbol located just below the speedometer; - while holding this button, turn on the ignition without starting the engine; - release the button and press it again within 20 seconds; - switch off the ignition.


Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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