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How to reset the Service light on the Volkswagen Up?

Model: Volkswagen Up MK 1 - Years 2011-2024
Part: Service warning light

The procedure to reset the Service light on the Volkswagen Up is carried out inside the cabin, where you need to press and hold the button on the right side of the instrument cluster that says "0.0/SET". While holding this button, turn the key to switch on the instrument cluster, noting that the "INSP" message will appear on the display and the maintenance interval will start flashing. When the light becomes stable, you can release the button, and the Service light will have been successfully reset. At the end of the procedure, the cluster can be turned off.

Updated on 13 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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