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Resetting the Service Light on a Volkswagen Polo 6R

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Service warning light

The appearance of a spanner icon on the central display of the Volkswagen Polo's instrument panel reminds us to perform an oil change. Once the necessary operations are completed, proceed to reset the system that manages the warning. Sitting in front of the steering wheel, press and hold the button marked "0.0/set", turn the key to switch on the instrument panel, wait three seconds, and release the button. Briefly press the button on the right and switch off the panel. Upon the next restart, the absence of the icon will confirm the reset.

Updated on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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